Travel VAT Training

Early bird rates will expire on 14 February. 

Staying up to date with the complex and often confusing topics of travel VAT and the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS) can be challenging and time consuming.

Attend this practical training day to ensure you have the confidence and knowledge to correctly account for TOMS and VAT in travel. ABTA’s thorough training will help you avoid accounting errors, unnecessary costs and potential fines.

Uniquely tailored to the travel industry, the training day will provide guidance and answers to the following questions:

•    Where do non-EU tour operators currently need to register for VAT?
•    How do you account for VAT across the EU?
•    Are you aware of all the changes expected in EU VAT reform?
•    Have you considered the VAT risk in the countries you operate?

Through interactive sessions and exercises you will practice travel VAT calculations first hand and have ample opportunity to discuss your questions with tax experts.

This seminar is aimed at travel industry finance professionals who require a full understanding of VAT.

•    Introduction to VAT in travel including post-Brexit changes
•    EU VAT reform 
•    The current position for UK tour operators in member states
•    Practical exercise: effects of the new TOMS
•    Practical exercise: TOMS or not TOMS
•    TOMS for travel management companies and corporate travel agents.

•    Receive expert guidance on travel VAT calculations
•    Ensure you are fully aware of all the changes to VAT post-Brexit
•    Hear about the EU VAT reform and how this could help your business
•    Get an in-depth guide to TOMS and when it applies 
•    Gain a full understanding of the current position for UK tour operators in other member states
•    Take part in practical exercises and carry out your own calculations around travel VAT                
•    Spend valuable time with VAT experts and have all your questions answered
•    Network with colleagues and learn how your peers are dealing with the challenges
•    Stay up to date and gain insight into future VAT issues impacting the travel industry.

Finance teams within large and small tour operators, travel management companies and corporate and travel agents. This event is open to ABTA members, non-members and the wider travel industry.

ABTA members/Partners:
Early Bird member rate - £249
Standard member rate - £279 

Non-members:
Early Bird non-member rate - £389
Standard non-member rate - £419 

Early bird rates will expire on 14 February. 

This includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day, all delegate materials, presentations and an attendee certificate. 

Make payment by credit or debit card. 

View our booking terms and conditions here.

Discounts

• Book three places and get 50% off the third place.
  ^{(This discount will be automatically applied when you book online.)}
• If you are looking to book for a larger group please contact events@abta.co.uk for a bespoke discount.

*To qualify for the ABTA member/Partner discount you must have a current ABTA member/Partner number or your application must be in progress when the event takes place.

Non-members are welcome to attend. For information about becoming a member click here.

For information on sponsorship opportunities please contact Sara Dolan on 07766 517 611 or email sdolan@abta.co.uk.