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Ireland VAT calculator

Add VAT to a price or work out the VAT inside a VAT-inclusive amount at any Irish rate — 23%, 13.5%, 9%, 4.8% or zero.

Tax year Rates in force November 2026 Rules checked: November 2026 How we calculate

€
This amount
VAT included€23.00
Net (excl. VAT)
€100.00
Gross (incl. VAT)
€123.00
Net
€100.00
VAT 23%
€23.00
Gross
€123.00

This is an estimate based on published rates, not tax or financial advice. Your payslip or assessment may differ. We are an independent site, not affiliated with any government agency.

Irish VAT rates

RateTypical use
23%Most goods and services
13.5%Fuel, building services, repairs, some cleaning and maintenance
9%Newspapers, e-books, sports facilities, hospitality food services
4.8%Livestock and greyhounds
0%Most food, children’s clothing and footwear, oral medicine, exports

The formulas

  • Adding VAT: gross = net × (1 + rate). At 23%, multiply by 1.23.
  • Removing VAT: net = gross ÷ (1 + rate). The VAT is the difference.

Worked example

€123 including VAT at 23%

VAT included€23.00
Net (excl. VAT)
€100.00
Gross (incl. VAT)
€123.00
Net
€100.00
VAT 23%
€23.00
Gross
€123.00

A consultant charging €1,500 plus VAT invoices €1,845 and accounts for €345 of VAT on the bi-monthly return.

Tips

  • Check the rate per item: Revenue’s VAT rates database lists the rate for thousands of goods and services.
  • Cash receipts basis is available if your turnover is under €2 million — you pay VAT when customers pay you.
  • Keep VAT invoices for every purchase you reclaim VAT on.

Questions people ask

How do I remove 23% VAT from a price?

Divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.23. €123 is €100 plus €23 of VAT.

What is charged at 13.5%?

Fuel for power and heating, building services, repairs, and some other goods and services listed in the VAT Consolidation Act.

What is the 9% rate used for?

Newspapers, e-books, sporting facilities and certain hospitality and personal services, including restaurant food from July 2026.

When do I need to register for VAT?

When turnover exceeds €85,000 a year for goods or €42,500 for services, from 2025 onwards.

Official sources

Rules checked: November 2026.

This is an estimate based on published rates, not tax or financial advice. Your payslip or assessment may differ. We are an independent site, not affiliated with any government agency. Read the full disclaimer.