Host Nation Taxes and Fees
IIHF World Women’s and World Junior Championships · Host Regulations · Championship Planning · Financial Provisions
15.1The Host shall use best efforts in seeking a tax ruling with the competent local authorities or bodies of the Host country regarding the tax treatment of any revenues arising from or in connection with the Championship or payments to/from the IIHF, IIHF's subsidiaries the participating national associations as well as the officials, advisors and employees of the IIHF, IIHF's subsidiaries the participating national associations.
15.2In case of any taxes and/or similar fees to be levied in the Host Country, the Host shall act as a tax agent and perform all tax and VAT withholding and reporting obligations for the non-resident taxable participants.
15.3The Host shall use their best effort in facilitating the IIHF and the participating MNAs in importing and exporting goods, products and technical equipment for the Championship. These can include, but are not limited to, advertising boards, products for personal use, technical equipment, copiers, cars, computers, medical equipment, Championship uniforms, furniture for hospitality area, value in kind products, promotional articles, etc.
15.4The Host shall ensure that importation and exportation are carried out free of custom duties, taxes and other costs and levies or it shall bear the respective costs.
15.5In addition, the Host shall inform all Participating Teams concerned about the agreements concluded with the competent authorities and of the established operating procedures.