Portugal VAT calculator
Calculate VAT for transactions in Portugal easily. Current standard rate is 23%.
EU member
- Standard
- 23%
- Reduced
- 6% 13%
- Currency
- EUR
-
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%
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Latvia
21%
-
Lithuania
21%
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Luxembourg
17%
-
Malta
18%
-
Netherlands
21%
-
Poland
23%
-
Portugal
23%
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Romania
21%
-
Slovakia
23%
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Slovenia
22%
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Spain
21%
-
Sweden
25%
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Other European countries
Iceland
24%
-
Norway
25%
-
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
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 |
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.