You don’t need to be a VAT expert to sell event tickets across Eu

Our team has spent decades working in VAT, so why not leave working out place of supply, VAT rates, registrations and returns to them?

You don’t just have to think about VAT on ticket sales

Ticket sales is just one aspect of event management that needs you to think about VAT – though they’re complicated in their own right. Is the sale B2C or B2B? Are you bundling a hotel room and dinner in the ticket price?

Your supplies and the businesses supplying them need thought too. Are your suppliers in the same country as you? Are they VAT registered? Add us to your planning team and make sure your event is as VAT efficient as possible.

Thank you for making a stressful topic easy to deal with

Becky, UK

VAT on B2C Virtual Events

Hosting your event online gets you access to an international pool of audience members, but selling tickets across borders gives you additional VAT obligations. Since January 2025 tickets to livestreamed events like gigs or virtual conferences have needed to include VAT in the price for EU customers.

It sounds complicated to manage but with Non-Union One Stop Shop, it gets a little easier.

An International Team for International Event Management

The people at SimplyVAT come from all over the world and speak over 20 languages. Wherever your event is or where your audience are, we have the knowledge and skills to make the VAT simple.

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7+ Years of filling Intrastat returns

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Event VAT FAQ's

How do I get an EORI number?

We can get you an EORI number and help you decide which country you should register in. We’ll need some details about your business, so book a call and we’ll get things started.

How do I get an EORI number

What’s the cost of an EORI number?

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We can get you an EORI number and help you decide which country you should register in. We’ll need some details about your business, so book a call and we’ll get things started.

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Is there VAT on event tickets?

Whether you need to charge VAT on tickets to your event depends on who your customer is, where the event is taking place and what kind of event it is.

Is there VAT on Virtual Events?

You might need to charge VAT on the tickets to your virtual event, depending on several factors. Where your customer is based, whether it’s B2B or B2C and what kind of event you’re running all make a difference.

Is there VAT on fundraising event tickets?

Both in the UK and the EU, fundraising events hosted by registered charities are VAT exempt. However, there are conditions that have to be met before the exemption applies, and complications if ticket sales are made across international borders. If you’re thinking of hosting a Chairty fundraiser and want to take advantage of the VAT exemption, we recommend getting some advice first!