The Irish VAT calculator: add or remove VAT in one keystroke.
Add or remove VAT at any Irish rate — 23%, 13.5%, 9%, 4.8% or 0%. Type an amount and read the breakdown off the receipt.
Your amount is before VAT — we add VAT on top.
Standard rate. Most goods and services: electronics, adult clothing, furniture, cars, petrol, alcohol, toys, professional services, telecoms.
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Irish VAT breakdown · 2026
- Net
- €100.00
- VAT @ 23%
- €23.00
- Gross
- €123.00
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The maths behind it
Adding VAT
gross = net × (1 + rate)
€100 at the standard rate: 100 × 1.23 = €123.00. The VAT you charge is €23.00.
Removing VAT
net = gross ÷ (1 + rate)
€123 with VAT inside: 123 ÷ 1.23 = €100.00 net. Never subtract 23% — that undershoots the true net.
Irish VAT rates in 2026
Ireland has five VAT rates set by Revenue. Pick the one that matches what you sell or buy — the calculator supports them all.
23%
Standard rate
Most goods and services: electronics, adult clothing, furniture, cars, petrol, alcohol, toys, professional services, telecoms.
13.5%
Reduced rate
Fuel for heating, electricity and gas, building services, repair services, cleaning, short-term car hire, certain photography.
9%
Second reduced rate
Restaurant and catering services, hairdressing, hotel and holiday accommodation, newspapers and e-publications, sporting facilities.
4.8%
Livestock rate
Livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, deer), horses in certain cases, greyhounds.
0%
Zero rate
Most food staples (bread, milk, tea, vegetables), children’s clothing and footwear, oral medicines, books, exports.
When VAT starts to matter for your business
Registration thresholds
You must register for VAT once turnover in any continuous 12-month period passes €42,500 for services or €85,000 for goods. Below that, registering is optional — sometimes worth it to reclaim VAT on your costs.
VAT3 returns
Most registered businesses file a VAT3 return every two months through Revenue’s ROS: VAT charged on sales minus VAT paid on purchases. This calculator’s remove-VAT mode is exactly what you need for working the VAT out of gross receipts.
Invoices
A valid Irish VAT invoice shows the net amount, the VAT rate applied, the VAT amount and the gross total — the same four numbers this calculator gives you, plus your VAT number and invoice date.
VAT guides for Irish businesses
VAT rates in Ireland →
All five rates with real examples, zero-rated vs exempt, and the edge cases (biscuits, smoothies, eat-in vs takeaway).
Registering for VAT →
The €42,500 / €85,000 thresholds, domestic-only vs intra-EU registration, and what changes once you’re in.
The VAT3 return →
Bi-monthly deadlines, what goes in T1–T4, the annual RTD, and the mistakes Revenue actually notices.
Questions people ask
The standard VAT rate in Ireland is 23% and applies to most goods and services. Ireland also has a 13.5% reduced rate, a 9% second reduced rate, a 4.8% livestock rate and a 0% zero rate for essentials like most food staples, books, oral medicines and children's clothing.
Multiply the net price by 1 plus the rate. At the 23% standard rate: €100 × 1.23 = €123. The VAT portion is €23. This calculator does it instantly for any Irish rate — just type your amount with "Add VAT" selected.
Divide the gross (VAT-inclusive) price by 1 plus the rate. At 23%: €123 ÷ 1.23 = €100 net, so the VAT inside is €23. A common mistake is subtracting 23% instead — that gives the wrong answer. Use "Remove VAT" mode above to get it right.
The 13.5% reduced rate covers fuel for heating, electricity and gas, building and construction services, repair and cleaning services, and short-term car hire, among others.
The 9% second reduced rate applies to restaurant and catering services, hotel and holiday accommodation, hairdressing, newspapers and e-publications, and admission to sporting facilities.
Zero-rated (0%) goods include most food staples such as bread, milk, tea and vegetables, children’s clothing and footwear, oral medicines, books, and exports outside the EU. VAT is charged at 0%, but businesses can still reclaim VAT on their costs.
You must register when your turnover exceeds the Revenue thresholds — currently €42,500 for services or €85,000 for goods in any continuous 12-month period. You can also register voluntarily below the thresholds. Check revenue.ie for the latest figures.
No — VATCalculator.ie is a free independent tool. The maths follows the standard Revenue method and current Irish VAT rates, but for tax advice or edge cases always confirm with revenue.ie or your accountant.