Reclaiming VAT paid in the Netherlands for the summit ticket (for International Attendees).

If you are an international attendee who has paid VAT on the summit ticket in the Netherlands, you may be eligible to reclaim this VAT. The process differs depending on whether you are from an EU country or a non-EU country. Below are the detailed steps for both scenarios:

1. Eligibility Criteria:
a. Your business must be established in an EU country and must not engage in VAT-liable activities within the Netherlands.
b. The VAT must pertain to expenses incurred for business purposes.

2. Document Collection:
a. Obtain original invoices that clearly indicate the Dutch VAT.
b. Provide evidence that the expenses are business-related.

3. Submit Your Application:
a. Use the electronic portal provided by your national tax authority to submit your VAT refund application. This portal will forward your request to the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration.
b. Submit your application within nine months following the end of the calendar year in which the VAT was incurred. For example, for VAT paid in 2023, the application must be submitted by September 30, 2024.

4. Await Approval and Refund:
a. The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration will review your application and issue a refund if all conditions are met.
b. The processing time may take several months.

1. Eligibility Criteria:
a. Your business must be established outside the EU and must not engage in VAT-liable activities within the Netherlands.
b. The VAT must pertain to expenses incurred for business purposes.

2. Document Collection:
a. Obtain original invoices that clearly indicate the Dutch VAT.
b. Provide evidence that the expenses are business-related.

3. Submit Your Application:
a. Complete the form titled ‘Application for VAT Refund for Businesses Established in Non-EU Countries’ (form 307).
b. Submit the form to the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration within six months following the end of the calendar year in which the VAT was incurred. For example, for VAT paid in 2023, the application must be submitted by June 30, 2024.
c. Include the original invoices and other required documents with your submission.

4. Await Approval and Refund:
a. The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration will review your application and issue a refund if all conditions are met.
b. The processing time may take several months.

– Ensure that all invoices comply with the Dutch VAT invoicing requirements.
– Retain copies of all submitted documents for your records.
– Consult a tax advisor specializing in international VAT matters if you have any uncertainties.

By adhering to these steps, international attendees can effectively reclaim the VAT paid in the Netherlands for a summit ticket.