German VAT of 19% will be charged on a number of expenses you will have while exhibiting at IMEX 2010. Most of this tax is recoverable. This will be new to many Exhibitors as there has been a recent change in German tax law requiring you now to pay this tax in 2010. There is still time to reclaim the tax for 2009, too. Depending upon where your company is domiciled, you may be entitled to get the tax refunded, but you must apply.

Applying can be a complicated task. IMEX has appointed CEI to be its partner to help Exhibitors who wish to reclaim their German VAT.

TYPICAL EXHIBITOR EXPENSES UPON WHICH VAT IS RECLAIMABLE IN GERMANY

Expense Type	BOOTH CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICES	HOTEL ROOMS	MEALS	CLIENT ENTERTAINMENT	AUDIO/VISUAL	VENUE RENTAL	CAR/VAN HIRE
TAX @ 19%:	YES	YES at 7%	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES

CEI has been processing VAT reclaims for companies worldwide since 1989. IMEX and CEI are in their seventh year of partnership. CEI maintains offices in the United States, UK, France, India, and Australia to assist you wherever you are in the world.

Just download and complete the appropriate forms and CEI will do the rest. CEI is paid only when your claim is paid, so there is no risk to you and no upfront cost. Feel free to contact any CEI office to learn more about VAT reclaim opportunities for this event, or any German or European Tradeshow or event you book for clients or attend yourselves.