Exemption from value added tax is possible when artists participate in cultural activities specified in § 4 No. 20 Letter a) UstG (Added Value Tax Law). Unfortunately, in principle, literary works specified in this paragraph do not free authors from paying value added tax. However, we recommend you check with your local tax authority. You can find your closest tax office at: www.berlin.de/sen/finanzen/steuern/finanzaemter/