What are the current Irish VAT rates?

Ireland applies four main VAT rates: Standard (23%) on most goods and services; Reduced (13.5%) on items like fuel, building services, and restaurant meals; Second Reduced (9%) on sporting facilities and certain periodicals; and Zero (0%) on food, children's clothing, books, newspapers, and medicines. Some services such as financial and medical are VAT-exempt.

How do I remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive price?

Divide the VAT-inclusive price by (1 + VAT rate). For example, to remove 23% VAT from €123: €123 ÷ 1.23 = €100 (ex-VAT). The VAT amount is €123 − €100 = €23. This calculator does this instantly.

What is the difference between zero-rated and VAT-exempt?

Zero-rated goods are taxable at 0% — businesses selling them can still reclaim input VAT. VAT-exempt goods fall entirely outside the VAT system — sellers cannot reclaim input VAT on costs related to exempt supplies.

When does the 9% VAT rate apply in Ireland?

The 9% second reduced rate applies to sporting facilities, entry to certain sporting events, and certain periodicals. (Hospitality, catering, and tourism services reverted to 13.5%, while newspapers are zero-rated.) Always check Revenue.ie for the most current list as rates can change.

When does the 13.5% VAT rate apply?

The 13.5% reduced rate covers services like heating fuels, electricity, building and construction services, agricultural supplies, restaurant and catering services, and short-term car hire, among others.

Is this calculator suitable for VAT returns?

This tool is designed for quick estimates and everyday calculations. For official VAT returns, always use figures from your accounting software or consult a qualified accountant, as returns require precise records and may involve mixed-rate transactions.

Ireland VAT Calculator

Add or remove Irish VAT at 23%, 13.5%, or 9% to calculate prices inclusive or exclusive of VAT.

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Price (EUR)

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Calculation Mode

Enter an ex-VAT price to calculate the VAT-inclusive total.

VAT Rate

23% — Standard Rate (most goods & services) 13.5% — Reduced Rate (fuel, building, restaurants) 9% — Second Reduced Rate (sporting facilities, certain periodicals) 0% — Zero Rate (food, children's clothing, books)

Enter a price and click Calculate VAT to see results.

Irish VAT Rates — Quick Reference

Rate	Applies To
23%	Electronics, clothing, alcohol, most services
13.5%	Fuel, electricity, building services, restaurants
9%	Sporting facilities, certain periodicals
0%	Food, children's clothing, oral medicines, books, newspapers
Exempt	Financial, medical, education, insurance services

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Summary

This Ireland VAT Calculator lets you quickly add or remove VAT from any price using the official Irish VAT rates: 23% standard, 13.5% reduced, and 9% second reduced. Simply enter your price, choose whether to add or remove VAT, select the applicable rate, and get an instant breakdown of the ex-VAT amount, VAT portion, and VAT-inclusive price. All calculations happen in your browser with no data sent to any server.

How it works

Enter the price you want to calculate VAT on.
Select whether you want to add VAT to an ex-VAT price, or remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive price.
Choose the applicable Irish VAT rate: 23% standard, 13.5% reduced, 9% second reduced, or 0% zero-rated.
The calculator instantly shows the ex-VAT price, VAT amount, and VAT-inclusive price.
Copy any result to your clipboard with a single click.

Use cases

Calculate the VAT-inclusive price to charge customers for goods or services.
Work out the VAT portion embedded in a VAT-inclusive receipt or invoice.
Verify VAT amounts on supplier invoices before approving payment.
Quickly switch between rates for mixed-rate orders (e.g. food at 0% + alcohol at 23%).
Determine ex-VAT costs for business expense reporting.
Check VAT reclaim amounts for business purchases.
Compare prices quoted with and without VAT across different suppliers.
Estimate VAT liability for quarterly VAT returns.

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Last updated: 2026-05-29 · Reviewed by Nham Vu