Due to scheduled maintenance, Base Camp access (including the Speechcraft portal on Base Camp) and path purchases will be unavailable from 7 a.m. Mountain Time (UTC -6) on July 21, 2026 to 7 a.m. Mountain Time (UTC -6) on July 23, 2026.
Toastmasters International is a registered VAT entity and will collect the tax at time of order. The organization utilizes a third-party company that files the necessary returns and remits the VAT to the appropriate government agency.
VAT will be collected by TIWHQ at the time of order and a receipt is provided at that time to show tax paid. These taxes will also be reflected on the automatically generated receipts online.
As required by law, 23% VAT will be collected on New Member Fee, Charter Fee, Tangible inventory products, and shipping. Membership Dues and Educational/Pathways are zero-rated and tax will not be collected.
The collection of this tax is based on advice from tax advisors in Ireland and confirmed in accordance with VATCA10. Please note that Toastmasters International is duly registered in the EU and upon collection of VAT, is responsible to file with the appropriate government agency.