Navigating VAT in the conference & events industry

Maximise VAT recovery: reclaim more on your event spend

Up to

25%

May be eligible for VAT recovery, offering significant savings!

Benefits

Maximise budgets

Foreign VAT exposure often results
from VAT incurred on:

Event registration and participation
Reclaim VAT on exhibitor fees, sponsorships, and delegate registration costs for conferences, exhibitions, and trade shows worldwide.
Travel and accommodation
Recover VAT on travel-related costs like flights, train tickets, car rentals, and hotel stays for both staff and participants.
Logistics and transportation
VAT recovery on costs related to transporting equipment, promotional materials, staging, or other assets to and from event venues.
Venue and equipment hire
Reclaim VAT on venue rental, audio-visual setups, lighting, staging, and technical equipment required for event delivery.

The conference and events industry loses millions in unclaimed VAT refunds every year

Organising or participating in international events often involves complex logistics and cross-border expenses, making VAT recovery an afterthought. VAT IT Reclaim helps event organisers, agencies, exhibitors, and suppliers reclaim eligible VAT- simplifying compliance and unlocking value across every engagement. From venue hire and logistics to accommodation and registration – we’ve got your VAT covered.

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Conference and events industry FAQs

Explore our FAQs to learn how VAT recovery can support your industry, improve efficiency, and help you save more.

What VAT can conference and event companies reclaim?

Eligible costs include event registration and sponsorships, staff travel and accommodation, logistics and transport, and venue or equipment hire.

By keeping valid invoices, applying the correct VAT rules for each country, and ensuring claims meet local requirements.
We identify reclaimable costs, manage compliance, and handle claims worldwide – helping organisers cut costs on global events.
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