
VAT ACADEMY
Since 2016
The educational arm of Chelco VAT Ltd, the Chelco VAT International Academy, has been delivering high-end educational events since 2016, while recently it launched a first-of-its-kind in Cyprus expert diploma in VAT called the Diploma in VAT Excellence (DiVE).
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The Chelco VAT International Academy is the result of years of training, planning and preparation to offer VAT-dedicated knowledge to VAT advisors, VAT Officers working in tax administration, professionals in the industry that deal with VAT matters as well as to anyone who wishes to broaden and further sharpen their understanding of VAT.
Topics that are addressed by the Chelco VAT International Academy cover the VAT aspects of specific areas of legislation and specific types of transactions or specific industries, offering attendees an unprecedented level of comprehension and specialisation on the subject matters
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Diploma in VAT Excellence (DiVE)
DiVE INTO THE WORLD OF VAT

The Chelco VAT International Academy is proud to announce that it is now accepting registrations for the Diploma in VAT Excellence (DiVE), for the academic year 2022-2023.
What is DiVE?
The Diploma in VAT Excellence is a course spanning a period of 10-months, which elevates Value Added Tax knowledge to the level of a VAT expert, with an emphasis on the Cyprus VAT legislation.
The world of VAT requires dedication and knowledge to tackle the complexities of the legislation. Attending a seminar, conference or a short course may be enlightening to an extent, but is certainly not sufficient as a basis for providing VAT advice or offering VAT compliance services. The purpose of DiVE is to allow individuals and/or businesses to invest in a solid foundation on which they can then offer or apply the knowledge gained to service their own VAT requirements or those of their clients.
The course will commence in September 2022 with completion in June 2023 and will be taught by Academy Lead Instructor, Alexis Tsielepis with support from Academy Instructor, Panayiotis Panayi. This is the 2nd DiVE program, with the first ending in June 2022.
The course will cover:
- Detailed analysis of the VAT Directive, and how certain provisions have been transposed in the Cyprus VAT legislation;
- Detailed analysis of 50 key VAT judgments of the European Court of Justice;
- 1-on-1 workshops that offer the best personalised learning environment;
- Free participation for all seminars/webinars and events hosted by the Chelco VAT International Academy during the period of their registration;
- A 3-hour written and a 1-hour oral examination in June 2023;
- Successful candidates will receive the Diploma in VAT Excellence issued by the Chelco VAT International Academy.
The topics that will be analysed in detail as part of the course will be:
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Taxable person
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Taxable transactions
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Place of supply
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Taxable amount
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Time of supply
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Time of supply
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Exemptions
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Deductions
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Obligation to pay VAT
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VAT rates
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Tour Operator Margin Scheme (TOMS)
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Margin scheme for second hand goods (including art and vehicles)
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Capital goods scheme
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One Stop Shop (OSS) and Import One Stop Shop (IOSS)
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Formalities (declarations, invoicing, books and records)
Training may take place through a mixture of face-to-face sessions and online learning.
The official language of the diploma is English. Places are limited to 10 persons.
What is the cost of DiVE and when are payments due?
The cost of DiVE:For early bird registrations received before 1 August 2022
For registrations received on or after 1 August 2022
* Invoiced in 3 equal installments on Registration, 1 December 2022 and 31 March 2023.
When are the classes held and for how long?
The provisional dates for the 2022-2023 DiVE are shown below. The dates are stated as being ‘provisional’ as circumstances may arise that require to change certain dates. Any changes are agreed with all candidates before being effected. The dates are spread out to allow candidates to continue to work uninterruptedly throughout the diploma.Each teaching day commences at 9:00am and finishes at 5:00pm.
Day 1 | Tuesday, 13 September 2022 | Day 16 | Tuesday, 17 January 2023 |
Day 2 | Thursday, 15 September 2022 | Day 17 | Thursday, 19 January 2023 |
Day 3 | Thursday, 22 September 2022 | Day 18 | Tuesday, 24 January 2023 |
Day 4 | Tuesday, 27 September 2022 | Day 19 | Thursday, 26 January 2023 |
Day 5 | Tuesday, 11 October 2022 | Day 20 | Tuesday, 7 February 2023 |
Day 6 | Tuesday, 18 October 2022 | Day 21 | Monday, 13 February 2023 |
Day 7 | Thursday, 20 October 2022 | Day 22 | Wednesday, 1 March 2023 |
Day 8 | Tuesday, 1 November 2022 | Day 23 | Thursday, 2 March 2023 |
Day 9 | Thursday, 3 November 2022 | Day 24 | Tuesday, 14 March 2023 |
Day 10 | Tuesday, 15 November 2022 | Day 25 | Thursday, 16 March 2023 |
Day 11 | Thursday, 17 November 2022 | Day 26 | Thursday, 30 March 2023 |
Day 12 | Thursday, 24 November 2022 | Day 27 | Tuesday, 4 April 2023 |
Day 13 | Thursday, 1 December 2022 | Day 28 | Tuesday, 11 April 2023 |
Day 14 | Tuesday, 6 December 2022 | Day 29 | Tuesday, 18 April 2023 |
Day 15 | Tuesday, 13 December 2022 | Day 30 | Thursday, 20 April 2023 |
The written and oral exams would normally take place during the last week of June 2023, however this will be agreed upon with all candidates beforehand.
Where are the classes held?
The venue is normally the Columbia Plaza Venue Centre in Limassol although there may be days where the venue is moved to Nicosia or to an alternative location in Limassol or elsewhere. All changes will be agreed upon with candidates beforehand.
Registrations are now open!
