Charging VAT to French-based companies hiring UK based event venue

Hi there, I manage a UK based events venue, which companies etc. hire to throw events/live music shows. We have a French-based company looking to put on an event within the space. They have claimed that given they're French-based they are exempt from being charged VAT by UK companies and as such, they would not need to pay VAT on the room hire fee for the evening. Would this be the case? Thanks in advance. Thanks

Hi,

If you are supplying a land related service then the place of supply will be where the land is situated. You can see guidance here:

Land related services

The liability of the supply will depend on whether you are making a supply of land. Please see the guidance below:

Supplies of land

The liability of a supply of land

Thank you.