💶 VAT Guidance (Sponsor/Exhibitor Booths)

Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged at the prevailing rate for all services provided by HLTH Europe. The rate of VAT may vary depending on the service (as this is determined by the location of supply), as well as the purchasing companies country of establishment, and will be clearly indicated on your invoice.

For any third party services procured for your participation in the event, VAT may also be charged locally. Please refer to individual invoices for details and a VAT breakdown.

Businesses established within the UK

In line with UK VAT regulations, all sponsorship options are chargeable with UK VAT at 20%, to be paid at point of invoice.

Depending on your VAT status, you may be eligible to reclaim this VAT as part of a VAT return.

Businesses established within the Netherlands

In line with Dutch VAT regulations, all sponsorship options are chargeable with Dutch VAT at 21%, to be paid at point of invoice.

Depending on your VAT status, you may be eligible to reclaim this VAT as part of a VAT return.

Businesses established within the EU

Where services are applicable for VAT, in the event that the purchasing company is VAT registered, Dutch VAT at 21% will be accounted for on the invoice with the annotation 'Reverse Charge Mechanism Applies.' As such, VAT is not payable at the point of paying the invoice.

Companies are responsible for accounting for this reverse charge in their VAT return.

Businesses established outside in the Rest of World

With the exception of ticket purchases (which are subject to 21% Dutch VAT, payable at point of invoice, in all cases), there is no VAT payable as this is outside of the scope of VAT.

For more detailed guidance, you are advised to seek the assistance of an accountant or other financial advisor.