How to add or remove VAT in Ireland
- The Ireland standard rate of 23% is already selected.
- Choose Add tax and enter a price excluding VAT to get the VAT and the gross price, or Remove tax and enter a price including VAT to split it into net and VAT.
- For goods at a reduced rate, type that rate in the rate box. Paste a list of prices, one per line, to convert them all at once.
VAT rates in Ireland
| Rate | Applies to (examples) |
|---|---|
| 23% | Standard rate: most goods and services |
| 13.5% | fuel, electricity, building work and many services |
| 9% | newspapers and sports facilities |
| 4.8% | livestock and greyhounds |
| 0% | most food, children’s clothes and shoes, oral medicine and books |
In Ireland the tax is called VAT. To add 23%, multiply the net price by 1.23: €100.00 becomes €123.00. To remove it, divide the gross price by 1.23: €100.00 including VAT is €81.30 net plus €18.70 VAT. A common mistake is to take 23% off the gross price, which removes too much; the VAT share of a gross price is 23/123, or 18.70%.
Irish invoices must show the VAT rate and amount for each line. VAT is charged at the rate in force on the date of supply, so check Revenue’s rate list when budget changes take effect.
Standard and reduced rates checked on 20 October 2026 against Revenue (revenue.ie). Rates can change with each budget; the rate box is editable if a change takes effect.
FAQ
What is the VAT rate in Ireland?
The standard rate is 23%. Reduced rates of 13.5%, 9% and 4.8% apply to certain goods and services, and many foods are zero-rated.
How do I remove VAT from a price in Ireland?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.23. For example, €123.00 ÷ 1.23 = €100.00 net, so the VAT is €23.00.
Does the calculator save my rate?
Yes, the last rate and country you used are remembered in this browser. Nothing is uploaded.