SOE2010 | Oil, Gas & Technology

What is VAT?
In the Netherlands, BTW (Value Added Tax) is charged on most goods and services, thus SOE2010 is obliged to charge all their exhibitors BTW on their exhibition and related expenses, for services utilised in the Netherlands.
International exhibitors are unable to reclaim the BTW charged by SOE2010 through their home country's BTW process. A separate application MUST be made to the Dutch BTW authorities.

What costs can be claimed?
The following costs may be claimed while traveling overseas (may vary from country to country):

• Exhibition (Stand, furniture rental, electricity and lighting etc)*
• Conference, Seminar and Summit*
• Hotel*
• Training*
• Vehicle rental*
• Business entertainment*
• Meals*
• Various others*

* Special rules may apply
For all international travel, a VAT Alliance representative will be glad to advise your company as to the scope of reclaim based, on your specific travel requirements.

VAT-refund over personal expenses
Receive a VAT refund up to 18% in just 3 easy steps:

1. SHOP - Ask for a tax receipt
2. CUSTOMS - Visit Customs before leaving the EU + show tax receipt for a validation stamp
3. REFUND - Register for a refund at Schiphol Airport or online at www.vatfree.nl
   
   For example: Spend 1000 Euro and receive a 117 Euro refund. Calculate your refund at www.vatfree.nl. Service is for non-EU visitors in Holland purchasing personal goods.

Tax-free shopping for your non-EU customers/visitors
Your customer can receive a VAT refund up to 18% over all purchases in just 3 easy steps:

1. SHOP - Customer receives a tax receipt
2. CUSTOMS - Customer visits Customs before leaving the EU + shows tax receipt for a validation stamp
3. REFUND - Customer registers for a refund at Schiphol Airport or online at www.vatfree.nl
   
   For example: Spend 1000 Euro and receive a 117 Euro refund! Let your customers calculate their refund at www.vatfree.nl. Service is for non-EU visitors in Holland purchasing personal goods.