Value added tax is levied at the rate of 2.10% in respect of receipts from admissions to the first theatrical performances of newly created dramatic, lyrical, musical or choreographic works or classical works that are the subject of a new staging, as well as circus shows featuring exclusively original creations designed and produced by the company and using the regular services of a group of musicians.
A decree defines the nature of the works and sets the number of performances to which these provisions apply.
These provisions do not apply to revenue from:
a. Theatrical performances of a pornographic nature;
b. (Provision no longer applicable).
c. Ticket sales taxed at the reduced rate of 5.5% under the conditions set out in 2° of F of article 278-0 bis.