The German Embassy in Pakistan has communicated the approval of their authorities to allow Pakistani Exhibitors participating in German Trade Fairs under the banner of SMEDA and TDAP to claim 19% VAT on expenses during the exhibition (e.g. space rental, stand construction, hotel stay and other services).

For claim procedures, fair organizers may be contacted directly by the participants with reference to German embassy of Pakistan Verbal Note No: 567/2008.