German Courts Drop VAT Rate for Nightclubs, Ruling ‘Techno Is Music’

A German court has ruled that club owners can benefit from a lower VAT rate – because ‘techno is music.’ The case was heard in the Munich-based financial high court, with clubs arguing that DJs make music. In Germany, night clubs pay 19% VAT, while concert halls in Germany have a reduced VAT of 7%. […]
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