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Ireland VAT Calculator - Add or Remove VAT
Add or remove Irish VAT - 23% standard rate pre-filled, with every reduced rate one tap away.
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Last reviewed: 30 September 2026 by Vishal Senthilkumar
Ireland has more VAT rates in everyday use than most countries: 23% standard, 13.5% reduced (used for things like housing and certain fuels), a 9% second reduced rate for tourism-adjacent goods and services, 4.8% specifically for livestock, and 0% zero-rated. This calculator has all of them pre-filled as one-tap options.
It works in both directions: add VAT to a net price, or work out the net amount and VAT from a price that already includes it. Confirm the correct rate for what you are actually selling with Irish Revenue or your accountant - this is arithmetic, not tax advice.
How this tool works
Choose add or remove
Adding VAT and extracting it from a VAT-inclusive price are different calculations.
The 23% standard rate is already set
Tap 13.5%, 9%, 4.8% or 0% instead if one of those applies to what you are selling.
Enter the amount
Net price if adding VAT, or the total if removing it.
How it works
Adding VAT multiplies the net amount by the rate and adds it on. Removing VAT divides the VAT-inclusive total by (1 + rate) to get the net amount.
Ireland's multiple rates exist because different categories of goods and services are taxed differently by design - which rate is correct depends entirely on what is being sold, not on the price itself.
Worked examples
€100 plus 23% VAT
VAT is €23, so the total charged is €123.
A €113.50 price that already includes 13.5% VAT
The net amount is €100 and the VAT is €13.50.
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard VAT rate in Ireland?
23%. Reduced rates of 13.5%, 9% and 4.8% apply to specific categories, and some goods and services are zero-rated.
When does the 9% rate apply?
The 9% rate has historically applied to specific tourism-adjacent goods and services - check current Irish Revenue guidance, since which categories qualify has changed over time.
Is this official Revenue guidance?
No - this is a general calculation tool. Confirm the correct VAT treatment for your specific goods or services with Revenue or an accountant.