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June 9, 2010 | 15,00 EUR | answered by Dipl.BW/SB Ulrich Stiller
I am a freelance trainer and have opted for the small business regulation according to § 19 UStG, which allows me to waive the collection of sales tax. Now I am able to create a proposal for a 2-3 day in-house training in Luxembourg. In the case of an invoice, am I allowed to exclude the value added tax now or which sales tax should be applied, that of Germany or Luxembourg? Thank you in advance.
Dear inquirer,
Thank you for your inquiry, which I would like to answer based on the information provided and considering your situation in the context of an initial consultation as follows:
If you are a small business owner within the meaning of § 19 UStG, then you are automatically exempt from the obligation to pay sales tax, meaning you are not allowed to show sales tax on your invoice. There is no separate option available for this. You simply note on your invoice that you are a small business owner within the meaning of § 19 UStG and do not show any sales tax.
Best regards,
Ulrich Stiller
Tax Advisor / Qualified Business Economist
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