The Objectives Of The International VAT Association

To provide a forum for VAT reclaim agents and intermediaries to discuss aspects of VAT law and practice.

• To facilitate the exchange of ideas and information on VAT matters between VAT reclaim agents or intermediaries on a confidential basis.

• To further the study and knowledge of VAT law and practice amongst VAT reclaim agents or intermediaries, as it applies to VAT reclaims.

• To establish closer links between VAT reclaim agents or intermediaries and the relevant governmental authorities with a view to promoting a better understanding by each of the work of the other.

• To make representations to governmental authorities, paying agencies or the Commission of the European Communities, or other appropriate person or body, on the operation of VAT law and practice and, in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, on proposals for new legislation and changes in current practice.

• To fulfil any objective connected with any of the foregoing objectivess.

The IVA shall be non-political and shall not actively represent the interests of any one member.