Drilling the Core of VAT II
For those who have not ventured deep into the world of Value Added Tax (VAT), the path looks scary, unconnected and unwelcoming. For this reason, most do not stay longer than they need to, or have to. And like most unfamiliar territories, having an experienced guide, a sherpa of sorts, proves useful!
The Chelco VAT International Academy’s Lead Instructor, Alexis Tsielepis, will do just that.
The second in the ‘Drilling the Core of VAT’ series of seminars will explore the main chapters of the EU VAT Directive, in a concise, clear and understandable manner, analysing the underlying philosophy and connecting all the dots. Key judgments from the European Court of Justice will act as a torch to light up grey areas. Beginners will learn from scratch and advanced VAT users will refresh and enrich the knowledge they already have.
Take a journey into the depths of VAT. Let us help you understand what VAT is about, how it works and discover its direction, depth and magnitude!
The seminar will cover the following areas of VAT legislation:
- What is the ‘Taxable Person’
- Understanding the four Taxable Transactions
- Analysing the rules for the Place of Supply
- Explaining the Reverse Charge procedure
- Determining the taxing point
- Determining the amount on which VAT is charged
- Determining what VAT rate to apply
- Understanding Exemptions
- Understanding the rules of claiming back VAT paid on goods and services acquired
- Knowing who has the Obligation to Pay the VAT
This course is suited for beginners as well as those with VAT experience who wish to delve deeper into the workings of the EU VAT system, so that they can quickly gain more experience in the field of indirect tax at the EU level.
Agenda
Welcome Address
Alexis Tsielepis – Instructor
- Taxable Person
- Taxable Transactions
Coffee Break
- Place of Supply
- Reverse Charge
Light Lunch Break
- Taxing Point
- Taxable Amount
- Rates
- Exemptions
Coffee Break
- Deductions
- Obligation to pay the VAT
Questions and Discussion
End of Seminar
Instructor
Alexis Tsielepis, BSc, FCA
Managing Director
Chelco VAT Ltd
E-Mail: [email protected]
Alexis is widely considered as the foremost expert on VAT in Cyprus. With 20 years of experience in VAT strategic consulting, he advises businesses on international VAT matters and lectures at local and international VAT conferences.
Alexis possesses an extensive vocational and educational experience in European VAT and a detailed comprehension of EU VAT matters and decisions of the European Court of Justice (ECJ). He has served on various committees charged with tax matters and his work includes liaising with the Cyprus tax authorities and government on policymaking.
He has written a number of tax syllabuses, chapters and articles on matters pertaining to Cyprus and EU VAT. He is the author of the book “An in-depth analysis of the Fixed Establishment concept and a comparison with the Permanent Establishment concept”.
Alexis is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and holds the Expert in European Value Added Tax Degree, which he earned with the highest grade ever awarded in the history of the coveted diploma. He is a Partner and a Director of the VAT Forum in Belgium and the co-founder and Vice-Chairman of the Cyprus VAT Association (CYVA).
He is also a Certified Vocational Trainer with the Human Resources Development Authority of Cyprus (ANAD).
Alexis is sharing his knowledge on VAT, in a series of seminars and workshops organised by the Chelco VAT International Academy, covering an array of VAT-dedicated topics, with the crown jewel being the Diploma in VAT Excellence (DiVE), a 10-month course covering EU and Cyprus VAT law in a depth never before seen in Cyprus.
Who Should Attend?
When, Where & How Much?
Limassol
Thursday, 9 October 2025, Columbia Plaza Venue Centre
9:00am – 5:30pm (registration at 8.30am)
7 CPD Units (certificates of attendance will be provided)
€285 + VAT (including light lunch)
Group Discount (for 3 persons or more): 15%
English