Event organization and participation
If you organize congresses, fairs, festivals, seminars, boat shows, or similar events, you might need to register for VAT, file monthly VAT returns, and issue invoices if you sell tickets to individuals. You can also deduct input VAT on supplier invoices related to the event.
If you only provide B2B services, this is reverse-charged to the buyer, and you might not need to register for VAT. Examples include selling the entire capacity to an intermediary agency or organizing business events charged to companies. In this case, you can reclaim eligible input VAT through the cross-border VAT refund system, which can be a lengthy process (several months to a year) and scrutinized by the Tax Authorities, especially if you are a non-EU resident.
Please note that VAT registration obligation might be triggered on another basis (e.g. acquiring goods for an event), thus it is recommended that you check your potential VAT obligations in Croatia.
