VAT Calculator ES
Add or remove consumption tax and see the net and gross amounts.
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How it works
Adding tax multiplies the net price by the rate and adds it on. Removing tax works backwards from a tax-inclusive price to find the original net amount.
Gross = Net × (1 + rate); Net = Gross ÷ (1 + rate)Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in Spain?
The standard rate is 21%. Spain’s VAT (IVA) has a standard rate of 21%, with a reduced rate of 10% (e.g. hospitality, transport) and a super-reduced rate of 4% on essentials such as basic food, books and medicines.
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the net amount by 1.21. For example, €100 plus 21% VAT is €121.
How do I remove VAT from a total?
Divide the tax-inclusive total by 1.21. So €121 ÷ 1.21 = €100 before tax, and the VAT portion is €21.
Who has to register for VAT?
Businesses charge IVA on sales and deduct it on purchases, filing periodic returns; the Canary Islands use a separate tax (IGIC) instead of mainland IVA.
What are Spain’s reduced VAT rates?
10% (such as hospitality and transport) and a super-reduced 4% on essentials like basic food, books and medicines, against the 21% standard rate.
Does VAT apply the same way in the Canary Islands?
No. The Canary Islands use a separate indirect tax called IGIC instead of mainland Spanish IVA.
How VAT works in Spain
Spain charges VAT at a standard rate of 21% on most goods and services. It is a consumption tax collected in stages: businesses add it to their sales and reclaim the VAT they pay on purchases, so the cost ultimately falls on the final consumer.
Adding and removing VAT
To add 21% VAT, multiply the net price by 1.21 — so €100 becomes €121, of which €21 is tax. To remove it from a tax-inclusive total, divide by 1.21: €121 ÷ 1.21 = €100 before tax.
Rates and registration
Spain’s VAT (IVA) has a standard rate of 21%, with a reduced rate of 10% (e.g. hospitality, transport) and a super-reduced rate of 4% on essentials such as basic food, books and medicines. Businesses charge IVA on sales and deduct it on purchases, filing periodic returns; the Canary Islands use a separate tax (IGIC) instead of mainland IVA.
VAT is administered by the Agencia Tributaria. The 21% standard rate applies to most goods and services, while the 10% and 4% rates target hospitality, transport and essential items.
Results are estimates for general guidance in Spain and may not reflect the latest local rates, fees or rules. Check official sources before making decisions.