EU VAT: Professional Certification Course
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Master EU VAT with Confidence and Transform Your Career
EU VAT is one of the most challenging areas of modern taxation. With constantly evolving rules, cross-border complexities, and strict compliance requirements, true expertise has become a powerful differentiator for professionals and businesses operating in the European market.
In today’s competitive landscape, EU VAT mastery isn’t just an advantage — it’s a hallmark of excellence. It sets apart professionals who simply “get by” from those who lead, advise, and make high-impact decisions with clarity and precision.
Our comprehensive online course is designed to take you far beyond the basics. You won’t just learn the rules — you’ll understand how to apply them confidently in real-world scenarios, navigate exemptions and cross-border transactions, and anticipate challenges before they arise.
Whether you’re a tax professional, finance specialist, or business owner, this course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to operate at the highest level.
Ready to conquer EU VAT once and for all?
Introducing our in-depth, 7-module online program — your step-by-step guide to mastering EU VAT and accelerating your professional growth.
Why choose our course?
Join a course with proven success! Our comprehensive EU VAT training builds upon the methodology that has helped hundreds of professionals master complex tax concepts. Led by Dr. Svetlin Krastanov, an internationally recognized tax expert with 18+ years of experience at PwC and EY, this course has a track record of excellence, helping students achieve their goals and stand out in their careers.
What our students say
"The EU VAT online course was excellent. The materials covered the entire syllabus, and the concise video lectures explained each topic with helpful examples. The assignments at the end of each section were invaluable for practicing and receiving immediate feedback. The course's structure made it easy to balance my studies with work and personal commitments. I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to master EU VAT."
- Ramya Venkitaraman, Tax Professional
"The EU VAT course was incredibly helpful in deepening my understanding of European VAT regulations. The course materials and assignments played a significant role in my professional development. I especially appreciated the access to recorded videos, which allowed me to revisit difficult areas until I fully understood them. I highly recommend this course as it provides the comprehensive knowledge needed to excel in EU VAT practice."
- Thisara Gamage, Tax Professional
📚 Course Overview
Our comprehensive online course include 7 modules allowing you to study at your own pace from anywhere in the world.
What's Included:
🌐 Video Lessons - Comprehensive instruction covering all exam topics with clear explanations and practical examples
📚 Case Studies - Real-world scenarios that illustrate EU VAT principles and their applications
🏆 Graded Quizzes - Test your understanding after each module to reinforce learning
✔️ Course Assignments - Practice your knowledge and skills and receive expert feedback
🏆 Certificate of Completion - Showcase your EU VAT expertise upon finishing all course activities
Key topics covered:
The course provides in-depth coverage of all essential EU VAT areas:
✔️ Fundamental Concepts - Sources of law, EU legal principles, and judicial remedies
✔️ Scope of VAT - Chargeable events, territorial scope, taxable persons, and taxable transactions
✔️ Place of Supply Rules - Detailed rules for goods and services in B2B and B2C transactions, including intra-Community acquisitions and importations
✔️ Charge to VAT - Time of supply, valuation methods, and VAT rates
✔️ Exemptions - Comprehensive framework including exemptions within the territory, exports, international trade, and triangular transactions
✔️ Input Tax Deduction - Right to deduct, partial exemption methods, adjustments, and recovery of input tax
✔️ VAT Administration - Obligations on taxable persons, compliance requirements, and cross-border VAT claims
✔️ EU Legislation & Case Law - Each video lesson references relevant EU VAT Directive provisions and notable CJEU cases
Expert instruction:
Learn from Dr. Svetlin Krastanov, ADIT graduate and seasoned tax professional with over 18 years of experience, including in international tax consulting at PwC and EY. Dr. Krastanov successfully passed the ADIT EU VAT Option exam and brings extensive practical insights from advising multinational enterprises on complex VAT issues. His teaching approach combines technical accuracy with real-world application, ensuring you gain both exam success and professional competence.
Why this course works
Our proven methodology aligns course content precisely with the exam syllabus while emphasizing practical application. The structured progression from fundamental concepts to advanced topics, combined with continuous assessment through quizzes and assignments, ensures comprehensive understanding. Mock exams replicate actual exam conditions, building your confidence and refining your exam technique. This approach has helped our students achieve exceptional results, including prize-winning performances and distinction awards.
Structure of the course
The online course is designed for busy professionals. Study at your own pace from anywhere in the world—balance learning with your work and life commitments. By dedicating just a few hours each week, you can build the comprehensive EU VAT knowledge. Below is the detailed breakdown of the 7 modules:
Module 1: Fundamental Concepts of EU VAT
📚 This foundational module covers the essential principles of EU VAT, including sources of law, EU legal principles, and judicial remedies - providing the framework needed for understanding advanced topics.
- 🎞️ Video lesson 1: Sources of law for EU VAT
- 🎞️ Video lesson 2: EU law principles
- 🎞️ Video lesson 3: Judicial remedies
- 📚 Case Studies 1, 2 and 3
- 🏆 Graded Quiz 1
- ✔️ Course Assignment 1
Module 2: The Scope of EU VAT
📚 This module examines chargeable events, territorial scope, taxable persons, and taxable transactions—the fundamental building blocks of VAT application within the European Union.
- 🎞️ Video lesson 4: Chargeable events
- 🎞️ Video lesson 5: Territorial scope
- 🎞️ Video lesson 6: Taxable person
- 🎞️ Video lesson 7: Taxable transactions
- 📚 Case Studies 4, 5 and 6
- 🏆 Graded Quiz 2
- ✔️ Course Assignment 2
Module 3: Place of Taxable Transactions
📚 This module covers the detailed place of supply rules for goods and services in various scenarios, essential for understanding cross-border VAT treatment.
- 🎞️ Video lesson 8: Place of supply of goods: general rules and exceptions
- 🎞️ Video lesson 9: Place of intra-Community acquisitions
- 🎞️ Video lesson 10: Place of importations
- 🎞️ Video lesson 11: Place of supply of services: business to business: general rule and exceptions
- 🎞️ Video lesson 12: Place of supply of services: business to consumer: general rule and exceptions
- 📚 Case Studies 7, 8 and 9
- 🏆 Graded Quiz 3
- ✔️ Course Assignment 3
Module 4: The charge to VAT: time of supply, valuation and rates
📚 This module addresses when VAT becomes chargeable, how to determine taxable amounts, and the application of VAT rates—critical concepts for both exam success and practical application.
- 🎞️ Video lesson 13: Chargeable event
- 🎞️ Video lesson 14: Taxable amount
- 🎞️ Video lesson 15: VAT rates
- 📚 Case Studies 10, 11 and 12
- 🏆 Graded Quiz 4
- ✔️ Course Assignment 4
Module 5: Exemptions
📚 This module covers the comprehensive EU VAT exemptions framework, from general principles to specific scenarios including exports, international trade, and triangular transactions.
- 🎞️ Video lesson 16: General principles of exemption.
- 🎞️ Video lesson 17: Exemptions within the territory: in the public interest
- 🎞️ Video lesson 18: Exemptions within the territory: other exemptions
- 🎞️ Video lesson 19: Option to tax certain exempt transactions
- 🎞️ Video lesson 20: Exemptions for dispatches of goods within the EU
- 🎞️ Video lesson 21: Exemptions for intra-Community acquisitions of goods
- 🎞️ Video lesson 22: Triangular transactions
- 🎞️ Video lesson 23: Exemptions for exports of goods
- 🎞️ Video lesson 24: Exemptions on importation
- 📚 Case Studies 13, 14 and 15
- 🏆 Graded Quiz 5
- ✔️ Course Assignment 5
Module 6: The right to deduct input tax
📚 This module examines VAT recovery, partial exemption methods, and the right to deduct input tax—essential knowledge for understanding how businesses optimize their VAT position.
- 🎞️ Video lesson 25: The basic right to deduct
- 🎞️ Video lesson 26: Partial exemption: standard and ‘special’ or alternative methods
- 🎞️ Video lesson 27: Irrecoverable input tax and transitional provisions retaining ‘blocking’ of input tax
- 🎞️ Video lesson 28: Adjustment of recovery: change of circumstances
- 🎞️ Video lesson 29: Adjustment of recovery: capital goods
- 🎞️ Video lesson 30: Exercise of the right to deduct, including requirements for evidence
- 📚 Case Studies 16, 17 and 18
- 🏆 Graded Quiz 6
- ✔️ Course Assignment 6
Module 7: Administration of VAT
📚 This module covers the obligations imposed on taxable persons under EU VAT law, including compliance requirements and cross-border VAT claims procedures.
- 🎞️ Video lesson 31: Obligations on taxable persons
- 🎞️ Video lesson 32: Derogations
- 🎞️ Video lesson 33: Miscellaneous VAT provisions
- 🎞️ Video lesson 34: Cross-Border VAT claims: claimant established in the EU
- 🎞️ Video lesson 35: Cross-Border VAT claims: claimant established outside the EU
- 📚 Case Studies 19, 20, 21
- 🏆 Graded Quiz 7
- ✔️ Course Assignment 7
Your Instructor
Meet Dr. Svetlin Krastanov - an accomplished tax adviser and esteemed lecturer boasting more than 18 years of unparalleled experience in tax consulting. As the founder and owner of Tax Academy Ltd, an organization specializing in tax training and consulting, Dr. Krastanov's expertise is globally recognized.
With a rich professional journey spanning a decade at industry giants PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Ernst & Young (EY), Dr. Krastanov has provided strategic advice on intricate tax issues to an array of companies from diverse countries, including some of the world's largest multinational enterprises.
In addition to his consulting prowess, Dr. Krastanov has made significant contributions to the world of academia. He has delivered lectures on advanced tax concepts in multiple countries, offering a rare blend of practical insights and theoretical depth. His authoritative voice extends beyond the classroom, with his taxation publications featured in esteemed international journals.
Dr. Krastanov earned his PhD with a pioneering thesis on tax policy within the tourism industry in 2010. His quest for knowledge and excellence led him to achieve the Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT), awarded by the Chartered Institute of Taxation, UK. Additionally, he holds the distinction of being a Project Management Professional (PMP), certified by the Project Management Institute, US.
As an educator, consultant, and visionary in the realm of taxation, Dr. Krastanov brings an unparalleled wealth of knowledge to every learner seeking to master the intricacies of taxation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dear Future EU VAT Expert,
As we reach the end of this page, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for taking the time to explore our comprehensive 7-module online course on European Union Value Added Tax. We hope that you've found the information provided valuable and insightful.
The journey to mastering the complexities of EU VAT is both challenging and rewarding. With the expert guidance of Dr. Svetlin Krastanov, a distinguished professional in the field with 17+ years of international tax experience, you'll have the opportunity to dive deep into the European Union Value Added Tax framework, equipping yourself with the knowledge and strategies required to excel in your professional practice.
Imagine confidently navigating the intricacies of EU VAT regulations, understanding the nuances of cross-border transactions, and grasping advanced topics like VAT recovery and compliance. The skills and insights you gain will set you apart in the competitive world of taxation and enhance your value to employers and clients alike.
By enrolling in our course, you're not just gaining access to premium study resources and engaging video lectures; you're investing in your future. The Certificate of Completion you'll earn at the end of the course will be a testament to your commitment to excellence and a powerful asset on your professional journey.
I encourage you to seize this opportunity to elevate your knowledge and open doors to limitless opportunities. To enroll, simply click the "Enroll in Course" button at the top or bottom of this page and follow the required steps. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at office@taxacademyonline.com
Remember, every step you take toward expanding your expertise in EU VAT brings you closer to unlocking your true potential. Don't miss out on this chance to embark on a transformative learning journey. By enrolling in this course, you're not just gaining knowledge; you're investing in a transformation that will position you as a sought-after EU VAT expert in the dynamic field of taxation.
Thank you once again for considering our course. We look forward to welcoming you to the ranks of confident and knowledgeable EU VAT professionals.
Best regards,
Dr. Svetlin Krastanov, ADIT, PMP Founder, Tax Academy Online
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