VAT Calculator Europe 2026

Professional VAT calculator for businesses and accountants, supporting all 27 EU member states with updated 2026 tax rates.

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VAT rates 2026

• Estonia standard rate: 24% (from 01.07.2025) • Reduced rates: 13% and 9% • EU lowest: Luxembourg 16% • EU highest: Hungary 27%

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Selected country Estonia

VAT rate 24%

Calculation type Add VAT

Net price (excl. VAT) 100.00 €

VAT amount 24.00 €

Gross price (incl. VAT) 124.00 €

Product/Service	Net price	KM %	VAT amount	Gross price
TOTAL	0.00 €	-	0.00 €	0.00 €

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Why people prefer this VAT calculator

27 EU countries + UK, Switzerland, Norway: All VAT rates in one place
Up-to-date 2026 rates: Estonia 24%, Slovakia 23%, Finland 25.5%
Three-way calculation: Enter net, VAT, or gross — the rest is calculated instantly
Multiple items: Calculate products with different VAT rates at once
All rate types: Standard, reduced, super-reduced, and zero rate
Calculation history: Save and reload previous calculations

Quick guide: 3 steps to accurate VAT calculation

Select country: Choose any EU country — VAT rates update automatically
Enter amount: Net price, VAT amount, or gross price — enter what you know
Instant results: All amounts are calculated and displayed in seconds

Comprehensive VAT Guide for Businesses and Accountants 2026

1. VAT Fundamentals and Calculation

What is VAT (Value Added Tax)?

VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax paid by the end consumer when purchasing goods and services. It is an indirect tax added at each stage of production and distribution, but the tax burden ultimately falls on the consumer.

VAT Calculation Formulas

Adding VAT (net → gross):

VAT = Net price × (VAT rate / 100)
Gross price = Net price + VAT
or
Gross price = Net price × (1 + VAT rate / 100)

Removing VAT (gross → net):

Net price = Gross price / (1 + VAT rate / 100)
VAT = Gross price − Net price

Accountant's tip: VAT from gross price = Gross price × (VAT rate / (100 + VAT rate))

2. European Union VAT Rates 2026

The EU has harmonized VAT rules, but each member state sets its own VAT rates within certain limits:

Standard rate: Minimum 15% (ranges 16–27% in the EU)
Reduced rates: Up to 2 rates, minimum 5%
Super-reduced rate: Below 5% (certain goods/services)
Zero rate: 0% (exports, international transport, etc.)

Country	Standard	Reduced	Super-reduced
Estonia	24%	13%, 9%	—
Luxembourg	16%	7%, 13%	3%
Germany	19%	7%	—
Finland	25.5%	10%, 14%	—
Hungary	27%	5%, 18%	—

* Estonia's VAT rose to 24% from 01.07.2025 (temporary security tax until 2028)

3. Practical Examples

Example 1: Adding VAT (Estonia 24%)

Product: Computer
Net price: €1,000
VAT (24%): 1,000 × 0.24 = €240
Gross price: 1,000 + 240 = €1,240

Example 2: Removing VAT (Estonia 24%)

Product: Phone
Gross price: €620
Net price: 620 ÷ 1.24 = €500
VAT amount: 620 − 500 = €120

Example 3: Reduced Rate (9%)

Product: Textbook
Net price: €20
VAT (9%): 20 × 0.09 = €1.80
Gross price: 20 + 1.80 = €21.80

4. Cross-Border E-Commerce and OSS

One-Stop-Shop (OSS) System

The EU's OSS system simplifies cross-border e-commerce:

Threshold: €10,000 per year for distance sales to other member states
Above threshold: Destination country's VAT rate applies
OSS registration: Declare all EU sales in one country
IOSS: Import One-Stop-Shop for goods up to €150

For e-commerce: Use our calculator to compute VAT rates for different EU countries!

All EU VAT Rates 2026 — Complete Table

Country	Code	Standard	Reduced
Austria	AT	20%	10%, 13%
Belgium	BE	21%	6%, 12%
Bulgaria	BG	20%	9%
Croatia	HR	25%	5%, 13%
Cyprus	CY	19%	5%, 9%
Czech Republic	CZ	21%	10%, 15%
Denmark	DK	25%	—
Estonia	EE	24%	13%, 9%
Finland	FI	25.5%	10%, 14%
France	FR	20%	5.5%, 10%
Germany	DE	19%	7%
Greece	EL	24%	6%, 13%
Hungary	HU	27%	5%, 18%
Ireland	IE	23%	9%, 13.5%
Italy	IT	22%	5%, 10%
Latvia	LV	21%	5%, 12%
Lithuania	LT	21%	5%, 9%
Luxembourg	LU	16%	7%, 13%
Malta	MT	18%	5%, 7%
Netherlands	NL	21%	9%
Poland	PL	23%	5%, 8%
Portugal	PT	23%	6%, 13%
Romania	RO	19%	5%, 9%
Slovakia	SK	23%	19%, 5%
Slovenia	SI	22%	5%, 9.5%
Spain	ES	21%	10%
Sweden	SE	25%	6%, 12%

Frequently Asked Questions About VAT

What is the standard VAT rate in Estonia in 2026?

Estonia's standard VAT rate is 24% (effective from 01.07.2025). This is a temporary security tax valid until the end of 2028. Reduced rates are 13% (accommodation) and 9% (books, medicines, etc.).

How do I calculate VAT from a gross price (reverse calculation)?

To find the net price from gross: Net price = Gross price / (1 + VAT rate/100). Example: Gross €124, VAT 24%. Net = 124 ÷ 1.24 = €100. VAT amount = 124 - 100 = €24.

What are the lowest and highest VAT rates in the EU?

Lowest: Luxembourg at 16% (the only country below 17%). Highest: Hungary at 27%. EU average: ~21.7%. The EU minimum requirement is 15%, with no maximum set.

Can I deduct input VAT?

Yes, VAT-registered businesses can deduct input VAT when the purchase is related to business activity, the invoice meets all requirements, the goods/services are not on the deduction exclusion list, and the invoice is properly recorded in accounting.

When is the VAT return due?

The VAT return must be filed by the 20th of the following month. Example: January VAT return → February 20th. Late penalty: 0.06% per day (21.9% annually). File electronically through the tax authority portal.

How does the reverse charge mechanism work?

Reverse charge means the buyer pays the VAT instead of the seller. It applies to construction services, scrap metal, certain real estate services, and intra-EU supplies of goods between VAT-registered businesses.

What is a VAT identification number?

A VAT ID number is the registration number of a VAT-registered business. Estonia: EE + 9 digits (e.g. EE100123456). Required on invoices over €1,000 (excl. VAT). Verify via EMTA or the EU VIES system.

What are the mandatory invoice requirements?

A VAT invoice must include: invoice number and date, seller and buyer details with VAT numbers, description and quantity of goods/services, unit price excluding VAT, VAT rate and amount, and total amount including VAT.

How does e-commerce VAT work in the EU?

Intra-EU e-commerce: below €10,000/year use your own country's VAT rate, above €10,000/year use the buyer's country rate. OSS registration allows declaring all EU sales in one country. Third-country imports: below €150 use IOSS, above €150 standard import + customs duties.