Does the VAT reduction affect ticket prices?

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The German government has reduced the VAT rate from the period of July 1st to December 31st 2020. The VAT rates are now 16 % instead of 19 % resp. 5 % instead of 7 %.

However, this change does not affect our events which will take place in 2021.

The reduced VAT rates only apply if the service period is between July 1st and December 31st 2020. The relevant date is not the date of purchase or delivery of the ticket, but the actual date of the event.

This means that tickets for GalaCon 2021 and Everfree Encore 2021 will still be subject to the standard VAT rate of 19 % (7 % for accomodation fees). The prices will stay the same.

For merchandising purchased between July 1st and December 31st 2020 as well as tickets for the Series Anniversary on October 10th 2020, the reduced tax rate of 16 % applies.

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