VAT Calculator IE
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 Ireland?
The standard rate is 23%. Ireland’s standard VAT rate is 23%. Reduced rates of 13.5% (e.g. construction, fuel) and 9% (e.g. newspapers, certain hospitality) apply to specific goods and services, with a 0% rate on most food, children’s clothing and oral medicines.
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the net amount by 1.23. For example, €100 plus 23% VAT is €123.
How do I remove VAT from a total?
Divide the tax-inclusive total by 1.23. So €123 ÷ 1.23 = €100 before tax, and the VAT portion is €23.
Who has to register for VAT?
VAT registration thresholds depend on activity — broadly around €42,500 for services and €85,000 for goods — with registration compulsory once turnover exceeds the relevant limit.
What are Ireland’s reduced VAT rates?
13.5% (such as construction and fuel) and 9% (such as newspapers and some hospitality), alongside a 0% rate on most food and children’s clothing.
Does the VAT rate depend on the product?
Yes. Ireland uses several rates, so the applicable rate depends on the category — the 23% standard rate covers anything not specifically reduced or zero-rated.
How VAT works in Ireland
Ireland charges VAT at a standard rate of 23% 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 23% VAT, multiply the net price by 1.23 — so €100 becomes €123, of which €23 is tax. To remove it from a tax-inclusive total, divide by 1.23: €123 ÷ 1.23 = €100 before tax.
Rates and registration
Ireland’s standard VAT rate is 23%. Reduced rates of 13.5% (e.g. construction, fuel) and 9% (e.g. newspapers, certain hospitality) apply to specific goods and services, with a 0% rate on most food, children’s clothing and oral medicines. VAT registration thresholds depend on activity — broadly around €42,500 for services and €85,000 for goods — with registration compulsory once turnover exceeds the relevant limit.
VAT is administered by the Revenue Commissioners. Ireland uses several rates, so the rate depends on the product category; the standard 23% applies to anything not specifically reduced, zero-rated or exempt.
Results are estimates for general guidance in Ireland and may not reflect the latest local rates, fees or rules. Check official sources before making decisions.