EU member
Portugal VAT calculator
Calculate VAT for transactions in Portugal easily. Current standard rate is 23%.
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European Union
Austria
20%
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Belgium
21%
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Bulgaria
20%
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Croatia
25%
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Cyprus
19%
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Czech Republic
21%
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Denmark
25%
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Estonia
24%
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Finland
25.5%
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France
20%
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Germany
19%
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Greece
24%
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Hungary
27%
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Ireland
23%
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Italy
22%
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Latvia
21%
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Lithuania
21%
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Luxembourg
17%
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Malta
18%
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Netherlands
21%
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Poland
23%
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Portugal
23%
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Romania
21%
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Slovakia
23%
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Slovenia
22%
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Spain
21%
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Sweden
25%
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Other European countries
Iceland
24%
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Norway
25%
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Switzerland
8.1%
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Turkey
20%
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United Kingdom
20%
- No countries found
The standard rate applies to most goods and services.
Total (incl. VAT)
€12,300.00
€10,000.00 plus 23% VAT in Portugal
- Net amount
- €10,000.00
- VAT 23%
- + €2,300.00
- Gross amount
- €12,300.00
Recent calculations
Key information
Portugal VAT rates and formulas
Rate reference
- Standard The standard rate applies to most goods and services. In force since 1 Jan 2011, replacing 21%
- 23%
- Reduced Reduced rates cover categories such as food, books, medicines or accommodation, depending on the country.
- 13%
- Reduced Reduced rates cover categories such as food, books, medicines or accommodation, depending on the country.
- 6%
- Currency
- EUR · €
- EU member
- Yes
- VAT number format
- PT999999999
Calculation reference
Adding 23% VAT
Net × 1.23 = gross
€100.00 → €123.00
Removing 23% VAT
Gross ÷ 1.23 = net
€100.00 → €81.30
For the VAT inside a price that includes 23% VAT, multiply the price by 23 and divide by 123.
Portugal VAT on common amounts
At the standard rate of 23%. Open a figure for the full breakdown, ready to share.
| Amount | Adding 23% VAT | Removing 23% VAT |
|---|---|---|
| €100 | +€23.00 €123.00 | −€18.70 €81.30 |
| €200 | +€46.00 €246.00 | −€37.40 €162.60 |
| €500 | +€115.00 €615.00 | −€93.50 €406.50 |
| €1,000 | +€230.00 €1,230.00 | −€186.99 €813.01 |
| €2,500 | +€575.00 €3,075.00 | −€467.48 €2,032.52 |
| €5,000 | +€1,150.00 €6,150.00 | −€934.96 €4,065.04 |
| €10,000 | +€2,300.00 €12,300.00 | −€1,869.92 €8,130.08 |
European Union guidance
Portugal VAT guide
Businesses operating in Portugal must register for VAT if their annual turnover exceeds the national threshold. Foreign companies trading in Portugal may need to register immediately without a threshold. The standard VAT rate of 23% applies to most goods and services.
Questions about VAT in Portugal
What is the VAT rate in Portugal?
The standard VAT rate in Portugal is 23%. Reduced rates of 6%, 13% apply to selected goods and services.
How do I add VAT to a price in Portugal?
Multiply the net price by 1.23. For example, €100.00 plus 23% VAT is €123.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price in Portugal?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.23. For example, €100.00 including 23% VAT is €81.30 before VAT.
When did the VAT rate in Portugal last change?
The standard rate changed from 21% to 23% on 1 January 2011.
What does a VAT number from Portugal look like?
VAT numbers from Portugal start with PT and follow the format PT999999999, 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.