EU VAT Calculator 2026 - All 27 EU Countries
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Use the calculator below to instantly add or remove VAT for any EU country. All calculations are performed in real-time and stored locally in your browser for privacy.
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Standard rate applies to most goods/services. Reduced rates apply to essentials like food, books.
Popular VAT Rates:
🇩🇪 Germany
📊 VAT Breakdown
Net × (1 + 19%) = Gross
🇪🇺 All EU VAT Rates (2026)
EU VAT Rates 2026 - Complete Reference Table
| Country | Standard Rate | Reduced Rate | Super-Reduced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 19% | 7% | - |
| 🇫🇷 France | 20% | 10%, 5.5%, 2.1% | - |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 21% | 10%, 4% | - |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 22% | 10%, 5%, 4% | - |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 21% | 9% | - |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 27% | 18%, 5% | - (HIGHEST) |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 17% | 14%, 8% | - (LOWEST) |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 20% | 10%, 13% | - |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 21% | 6%, 12% | - |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 20% | 9% | - |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 25% | 5%, 13% | - |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 19% | 5%, 9% | - |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 21% | 10%, 15% | - |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 25% | 0% | - |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 22% | 9% | - |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 24% | 10%, 14% | - |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 24% | 6%, 13% | - |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 23% | 9%, 13.5% | - |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 21% | 5%, 12% | - |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 21% | 5%, 12% | - |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | 18% | 5%, 7% | - |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 23% | 5%, 8% | - |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 23% | 6%, 13% | - |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 19% | 5%, 9% | - |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | 20% | 10% | - |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 22% | 5%, 9.5% | - |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 25% | 6%, 12% | - |
2026 VAT Rate Changes (Freshness Signal)
- ✅Netherlands accommodation: 9% → 21%
- ✅Lithuania essentials: 9% → 12%
- ✅Germany restaurant VAT: 7% permanent
- ✅Austria menstrual products: 0%
The European Union Value Added Tax (VAT) system is a consumption tax applied to goods and services across all 27 member states. Each country maintains its own VAT rates within EU guidelines, creating a diverse landscape of tax rates from Luxembourg's 17% (lowest) to Hungary's 27% (highest).
Understanding VAT rates is crucial for businesses operating in the EU, whether you're selling cross-border, calculating prices, or managing invoices. Our calculator supports all standard, reduced, and super-reduced rates for every EU member state, ensuring accurate calculations for your specific needs.
The EU mandates a minimum standard VAT rate of 15%, though most countries exceed this. Reduced rates (minimum 5%) apply to essential goods like food, books, medicines, and public transport. Some countries also offer super-reduced rates (as low as 3% in Luxembourg) for specific categories.
Cross-border VAT rules have become increasingly important with e-commerce growth. When selling goods or services across EU borders, businesses must understand destination-based VAT rules, especially after Brexit and the 2021 e-commerce VAT package reforms.
Complete EU VAT Rates Table 2026
EU VAT Quick Reference 2026
| Country | Standard VAT | Reduced VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 20% | 10% / 13% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 21% | 6% / 12% |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 20% | 9% |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 25% | 5% / 13% |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 19% | 5% / 9% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 21% | 10% / 15% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 25% | 0% |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 22% | 9% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 24% | 10% / 14% |
| 🇫🇷 France | 20% | 5.5% / 10% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 19% | 7% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 24% | 6% / 13% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 27% | 5% / 18% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 23% | 9% / 13.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 22% | 5% / 10% |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 21% | 5% / 12% |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 21% | 5% / 9% |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 17% | 8% / 14% |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | 18% | 5% / 7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 21% | 9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 23% | 5% / 8% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 23% | 6% / 13% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 19% | 5% / 9% |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | 20% | 10% |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 22% | 5% / 9.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 21% | 4% / 10% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 25% | 6% / 12% |
Häufig gestellte Fragen (FAQ)
What is Germany's VAT rate 2026?
Germany: 19% standard, 7% reduced (food, books). The reduced rate applies to essential goods including most food items, books, newspapers, and public transport tickets.
How do I remove VAT from French prices?
Gross ÷ 1.20 = Net (20% VAT France). For example, if you have a price of €120 including VAT, divide by 1.20 to get €100 net price. The formula works for any VAT rate: Gross ÷ (1 + VAT rate/100) = Net.
Which EU country has the highest VAT rate?
Hungary has the highest VAT rate in the EU at 27% standard rate. It also offers reduced rates of 18% and 5% for specific categories like accommodation, books, and certain food items.
Which EU country has the lowest VAT rate?
Luxembourg has the lowest standard VAT rate in the EU at 17%. It also offers reduced rates of 14%, 8%, and even 3% for specific categories like food and medical supplies.
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by (1 + VAT rate/100). For example, €100 × 1.19 = €119 with 19% VAT. Alternatively, multiply by the VAT rate as a decimal and add to the original: €100 × 0.19 = €19, then €100 + €19 = €119.
What is the difference between standard and reduced VAT rates?
Standard VAT rates apply to most goods and services (EU minimum 15%). Reduced rates (EU minimum 5%) apply to essential goods like food, books, medicines, and public transport. Countries may also have super-reduced rates (as low as 3%) for specific items like medical supplies or basic foodstuffs.
Is VAT the same across all EU countries?
No, each EU member state sets its own VAT rates within EU guidelines. Standard rates range from 17% (Luxembourg) to 27% (Hungary). While the EU sets minimum rates (15% standard, 5% reduced), each country determines its exact rates and which goods qualify for reduced rates.
About VAT in the EU
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax applied to goods and services in the European Union. Each EU country sets its own VAT rates within EU guidelines.
Rate Types:
- Standard Rate: Applied to most goods and services (minimum 15% in EU)
- Reduced Rate: Applied to essentials like food, books, medicines (minimum 5% in EU)
- Super-Reduced Rate: Some countries have additional lower rates for specific goods
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