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Denmark VAT calculator

Calculate VAT for transactions in Denmark easily. Current standard rate is 25%.

EU member

  • European Union Austria 20%
  • Belgium 21%
  • Bulgaria 20%
  • Croatia 25%
  • Cyprus 19%
  • Czech Republic 21%
  • Denmark 25%
  • Estonia 24%
  • Finland 25.5%
  • France 20%
  • Germany 19%
  • Greece 24%
  • Hungary 27%
  • Ireland 23%
  • Italy 22%
  • Latvia 21%
  • Lithuania 21%
  • Luxembourg 17%
  • Malta 18%
  • Netherlands 21%
  • Poland 23%
  • Portugal 23%
  • Romania 21%
  • Slovakia 23%
  • Slovenia 22%
  • Spain 21%
  • Sweden 25%
  • Other European countries Iceland 24%
  • Norway 25%
  • Switzerland 8.1%
  • Turkey 20%
  • United Kingdom 20%
kr
Common amounts
Rate
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The standard rate applies to most goods and services.

Total (incl. VAT)

DKK 125.00

DKK 100.00 plus 25% VAT in Denmark

Net amount
DKK 100.00
VAT 25%
+ DKK 25.00
Gross amount
DKK 125.00

Rates updated Source: European Commission (opens in a new tab) Instant results as you type

Recent calculations

Denmark VAT rates and formulas

Rate reference

Standard The standard rate applies to most goods and services. In force since 1 Jan 1992, replacing 22%
25%
Currency
DKK kr
EU member
Yes
VAT number format
DK99999999
Denmark VAT rate history

Calculation reference

Adding 25% VAT

Net × 1.25 = gross

DKK 100.00 → DKK 125.00

Removing 25% VAT

Gross ÷ 1.25 = net

DKK 100.00 → DKK 80.00

For the VAT inside a price that includes 25% VAT, multiply the price by 25 and divide by 125.

Denmark VAT on common amounts

At the standard rate of 25%. Open a figure for the full breakdown, ready to share.

Denmark VAT guide

Businesses operating in Denmark must register for VAT if their annual turnover exceeds the national threshold. Foreign companies trading in Denmark may need to register immediately without a threshold. The standard VAT rate of 25% applies to most goods and services.

Questions about VAT in Denmark

What is the VAT rate in Denmark?

The standard VAT rate in Denmark is 25%, and Denmark has no reduced rate.

How do I add VAT to a price in Denmark?

Multiply the net price by 1.25. For example, DKK 100.00 plus 25% VAT is DKK 125.00.

How do I remove VAT from a price in Denmark?

Divide the price including VAT by 1.25. For example, DKK 100.00 including 25% VAT is DKK 80.00 before VAT.

When did the VAT rate in Denmark last change?

The standard rate changed from 22% to 25% on 1 January 1992.

What does a VAT number from Denmark look like?

VAT numbers from Denmark start with DK and follow the format DK99999999, where 9 is a digit, L a letter and X a letter or a digit. You can check one against the EU's VIES register with the VAT number validator.