Global Compliance FAQ

  1. Can I create a legal entity/corporation/non-profit?
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  2. Does Toastmasters International provide insurance coverage for clubs and districts?
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  3. How is Toastmasters International registered in the US?
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  4. Is Toastmasters International registered outside the US?
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  5. I don’t see my country listed. When will information be posted about my country?
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  7. My company pays for our membership dues and is exempt from (VAT or GST). How do we make sure our club isn’t charged tax for new or renewal membership dues and fees?
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  8. Why are more countries now being asked to pay sales taxes, Value-Added Tax (VAT), or Goods and Services Taxes (GST) on products sold by Toastmasters International?
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  9. Will more countries be subject to VAT/GST in the foreseeable future?
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  10. How will the tax be collected and paid to each specific country’s government?
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  11. How will this new tax requirement affect membership dues?
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  13. Will District leaders or club officers have any additional responsibilities to collect VAT or GST?
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  14. For clubs that have members who reside outside of the club’s country, will those members be exempt from GST/VAT?
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  15. Are local club fees also subject to VAT/GST?
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  16. To collect VAT/GST in most countries, you must have a registered VAT/GST number in that country. Is Toastmasters International officially registered in my country as a tax relevant entity?
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  17. How can Club Treasurers prove to tax authorities that VAT has been paid? 
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  18. Is Speechcraft considered a digital product or an educational material for tax purposes?
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  19. How much money can a club have in its account?
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  20. How can a non-US club manage its funds?
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  21. What club records should be kept and for how long?
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  22. Which documents and policies are most important for me to be aware of?
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