Changes to European VAT rules

In this video, Martin Alcock discusses changes to European VAT rules since the UK left the EU in January 2021. Watch to find out more.

22 Sep, 2022 Updated 14 Dec, 2022
1 min read Posted by Martin Alcock
Finance

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Until the update on 12 December 2022, German tax authorities had confirmed VAT would be levied on sales of German travel services made by non-EU businesses from January 2023. You would have likely needed to register, account for and settle VAT locally. Croatia implemented a similar ruling last year, and there are rumours other EU member states may follow.

In this video from our September Travelcast, TTC Director Martin Alcock discusses these changes.

Haven’t got time to watch the video? Here are the highlights:

  • The way VAT applies to tour operators changed when the UK left the EU in January 2021.
  • The Tour Operator’s Margin Scheme (TOMS) was a simplification measure for cross-border sales in Europe.
  • From January 2023, UK travel businesses will need to register, account for and settle VAT locally if they operate in Germany.
If you would like help understanding European VAT, please get in touch with our experts.
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Martin Alcock
Martin is one of TTC's Directors and manages the day-to-day running of the business.
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Martin is one of TTC's Directors and manages the day-to-day running of the business.