OUR SERVICES TO SUPPORT YOUR SUCCESS

Hall 1: Uwe Damm
Hall 3: Christian Merkel
Hall 5: Sybille Gäbler

Our Event Technology (VT) department can assist you with any technical and safety-related questions. Our colleagues advise exhibitors and stand builders before, during and after the fair.

The grounds of the Leipziger Messe are equipped with a modern information and communication infrastructure. Among other services, we offer wired internet connections in the exhibition halls – with high bandwidth and availability. You can book this service conveniently using our online ordering system .

Note: Follow the guide (PDF, 335 kB) below to connect your own Wi-Fi router to your wired Internet connection. This guide will teach you some basic rules for low-interference operation.

Alternatively, Leipziger Messe will provide you with internet via wireless access point for stand coverage. You can get personal advice on this by calling +49 341 678-9905, and order this service conveniently through our online ordering system .

DHL Trade Fairs & Events GmbH (DHL TFE) is the exclusive logistics partner of Leipziger Messe GmbH. The company has sole forwarding rights on the grounds of the Leipziger Messe.

DHL TFE services in detail:

• Transport of exhibits and stand installations to and from the stand
• Empty and full load handling, including provision of technical auxiliary equipment for unloading and loading
• Assembly or deconstruction
• Transport etc.
• Customs clearance for temporary and permanent imports

Note: Information on the available forwarding services can be found in order form G1 (PDF, 38 kB) (forwarding services) in our order form. Please use the online ordering system to book these services.

The official Leipziger Messe tariff applies to all forwarding services. You can request an overview of the costs from our logistics partner DHL Global Event Logistics.

Tip: You can also instruct DHL TFE to transport your trade fair and stand construction materials to and from Leipzig.

DHL Trade Fairs & Events GmbH will be happy to deal with any questions you may have about the services on offer.

Swift and Safe Transport

DHL Trade Fairs & Events GmbH (DHL TFE) is the exclusive logistics partner of Leipziger Messe GmbH. The company has sole forwarding rights on the grounds of the Leipziger Messe. Do not hesitate to contact our partner if you need forwarding services.

Take advantage of our interpreting service if you want to hold meetings at your stand with visitors from foreign countries. If requested, we can also arrange this service for meetings in advance.

We can also put you in touch with foreign exhibitors and provide you with any information you need.

Advice on reimbursement of input tax

As business owners, foreign trade visitors and exhibitors can claim a reimbursement of any VAT paid. In this section, we have compiled some information and guidance on input tax refunds.

Value Added Tax
VAT is a consumer tax that is levied on the consumption of goods and services in Germany. The current applicable rate is generally 19% and in some cases 7%.

Businesses from EU Countries
Applications for VAT refunds from foreign traders established in an EU Member State can only be submitted in the trader's country of residence (Article 7 of Council Directive 2008/9/EC of 12 February 2008). For this purpose, each member state has its own electronic portal. This service is free of charge. Here you will find an overview of the foreign authorities (PDF, 3 MB) (PDF, 3 MB) .

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Businesses from Non-EU Countries
Under certain conditions, businesses not based in the EU (so-called third countries) who procure supplies or other services in Germany for their business may be reimbursed for input tax invoiced to them through the pre-tax refund procedure pursuant to Section 18 (9) of the German Value Added Tax Act (UStG) and Sections 59 to 61a of the German Value Added Tax Implementing Ordinance (UStDV). This is the responsibility of the Federal Central Tax Office. This service is also free of charge.

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