EU VAT Calculator — All 27 Member States
Add or remove VAT at the standard rate of any EU member state — Germany 19%, France 20%, Netherlands 21%, Ireland 23% and more.
verified in rules/eu.js.
| Country / rate | — |
|---|---|
| Net | — |
| VAT | — |
| Gross | — |
In short
EU standard VAT rates range from 17% in Luxembourg to 27% in Hungary — Germany 19%, France 20%, Netherlands 21%, Italy 22%, Ireland 23%, Sweden and Denmark 25%. Cross-border B2B sales usually use the reverse charge; B2C distance sales charge the customer's country rate via the One Stop Shop.
Who this is for: Businesses selling into the EU who need the standard VAT rate of a member state and a quick add/remove calculation.
EU VAT: one system, 27 rates
The EU VAT Directive sets a minimum standard rate of 15%, but each member state chooses its own — from Luxembourg's 17% to Hungary's 27%. Reduced rates (and their scope) vary even more, so this tool covers standard rates only. Amounts are shown in euro, but the same percentages apply in the non-euro member states' own currencies.
For cross-border B2B sales the reverse charge usually applies (no VAT charged, customer accounts for it); for B2C distance sales the seller charges the customer's country rate via the One Stop Shop once EU-wide sales pass €10,000.
See also: E-Invoice Viewer — ZUGFeRD, Factur-X, XRechnung & Peppol UBL.
Assumptions
- Standard rates only, from the rules file (marked verify).
- Removing VAT divides by (1 + rate).
Worked example
Net = 1,190 ÷ 1.19 = €1,000; VAT = €190.
Frequently asked questions
Which rate do I charge an EU customer?
B2B: usually none (reverse charge, quote both VAT numbers). B2C goods/services: the customer's country rate via OSS once you exceed the €10,000 EU-wide threshold.
Are reduced rates included?
No — they differ widely by country and product category; check the Commission's table or a local adviser.
Is the UK included?
No — the UK left the EU VAT area; use the UK VAT calculator.
Which EU country has the lowest VAT?
Luxembourg at 17%, followed by Malta at 18% and Germany, Cyprus and Romania around 19–21%.
Do I charge VAT to a customer in another EU country?
B2B: no, reverse charge with both VAT numbers on the invoice. B2C: the customer's country rate via the One Stop Shop once your EU-wide sales exceed €10,000.
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