VAT for Travel Operators & M.I.C.E. Professionals
If your company is involved in the organisation of meetings, incentive travel, conferences or exhibitions speak to us to see if you you are eligible to claim back VAT.
VAT Recovery for the
MICE industry
If your business is involved in the MICE industry, you can reclaim VAT charged by suppliers in foreign countries. When your business engages directly with a foreign supplier on behalf of your clients, it is likely the supplier will include local VAT charges on their invoices.
VAT Recovery for
Tour Operators
The VAT incurred on the purchase of various travel components, including hotels and car rental -which are then sold by Tour Operators to foreign travellers – are refundable in certain EU countries.
MICE and Tour Operator companies can claim the following expenses
VAT on bulk-booking accommodation
VAT on tradeshow and exhibition supplies
VAT on transport
VAT on packaged tours
VAT on conference supplies
VAT on car rentals
Who Can Claim foreign VAT in the travel industry?
Tour operators
Convention and conference organisers
Event planning and production companies
Car and limousine rental companies
Download the 2021 VAT Rates Country Guide
Start your journey with us by exploring what you can claim.
Download the 2021 VAT guide.
