Sweden VAT calculator
Calculate VAT for transactions in Sweden easily. Current standard rate is 25%.
EU member
- Standard
- 25%
- Reduced
- 6% 12%
- Currency
- SEK
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European Union
Austria
20%
-
Belgium
21%
-
Bulgaria
20%
-
Croatia
25%
-
Cyprus
19%
-
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%
-
Greece
24%
-
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)
SEK 6,250.00
SEK 5,000.00 plus 25% VAT in Sweden
- Net amount
- SEK 5,000.00
- VAT 25%
- + SEK 1,250.00
- Gross amount
- SEK 6,250.00
Recent calculations
Sweden VAT rates and formulas
Rate reference
- Standard The standard rate applies to most goods and services. In force since 1 Jul 1990, replacing 23.46%
- 25%
- Reduced Reduced rates cover categories such as food, books, medicines or accommodation, depending on the country.
- 12%
- Reduced Reduced rates cover categories such as food, books, medicines or accommodation, depending on the country.
- 6%
- Currency
- SEK kr
- EU member
- Yes
- VAT number format
- SE999999999901
Calculation reference
Adding 25% VAT
Net × 1.25 = gross
SEK 100.00 → SEK 125.00
Removing 25% VAT
Gross ÷ 1.25 = net
SEK 100.00 → SEK 80.00
For the VAT inside a price that includes 25% VAT, multiply the price by 25 and divide by 125.
Sweden VAT on common amounts
At the standard rate of 25%. Open a figure for the full breakdown, ready to share.
| Amount | Adding 25% VAT | Removing 25% VAT |
|---|---|---|
| SEK 100 | +SEK 25.00 SEK 125.00 | −SEK 20.00 SEK 80.00 |
| SEK 200 | +SEK 50.00 SEK 250.00 | −SEK 40.00 SEK 160.00 |
| SEK 500 | +SEK 125.00 SEK 625.00 | −SEK 100.00 SEK 400.00 |
| SEK 1,000 | +SEK 250.00 SEK 1,250.00 | −SEK 200.00 SEK 800.00 |
| SEK 2,500 | +SEK 625.00 SEK 3,125.00 | −SEK 500.00 SEK 2,000.00 |
| SEK 5,000 | +SEK 1,250.00 SEK 6,250.00 | −SEK 1,000.00 SEK 4,000.00 |
| SEK 10,000 | +SEK 2,500.00 SEK 12,500.00 | −SEK 2,000.00 SEK 8,000.00 |
Sweden VAT guide
Businesses operating in Sweden must register for VAT if their annual turnover exceeds the national threshold. Foreign companies trading in Sweden may need to register immediately without a threshold. The standard VAT rate of 25% applies to most goods and services.
Questions about VAT in Sweden
What is the VAT rate in Sweden?
The standard VAT rate in Sweden is 25%. Reduced rates of 6%, 12% apply to selected goods and services.
How do I add VAT to a price in Sweden?
Multiply the net price by 1.25. For example, SEK 100.00 plus 25% VAT is SEK 125.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price in Sweden?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.25. For example, SEK 100.00 including 25% VAT is SEK 80.00 before VAT.
When did the VAT rate in Sweden last change?
The standard rate changed from 23.46% to 25% on 1 July 1990.
What does a VAT number from Sweden look like?
VAT numbers from Sweden start with SE and follow the format SE999999999901, 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.