VAT calculator (Ireland)
Add VAT to a price, or work out the price before VAT.
- Type the amount.
- Choose “Add VAT” or “Remove VAT”.
- See the tax and the total straight away.
- Total with tax
- €123.00
- VAT (23%)
- €23.00
- Before tax
- €100.00
- After tax
- €123.00
Ireland VAT rates
| Rate | VAT | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | 23% | most goods and services, e.g. furniture, cars, professional services |
| Reduced rate | 13.5% | hotel stays, cinema and theatre tickets, repairs, cleaning, building services, certain fuels |
| Second reduced rate | 9% | electricity and gas, newspapers and periodicals, sports facilities, qualifying new apartments; from 1 July 2026 also restaurant and catering food, hot takeaway food, hairdressing |
| Livestock rate | 4.8% | livestock, farm and food-production horses |
| Zero rate | 0% | most food, children's clothes and shoes, books, oral medicines, exports |
How to add VAT
Multiply the price by 1.23. For example, €100.00 + 23% VAT = €123.00.
How to remove VAT
Divide the total by 1.23. It is not the same as taking 23% off. For example, €120.00 ÷ 1.23 = €97.56 before VAT.
VAT at 23%: quick table
| Price before tax | VAT | Price with tax | If €amount includes VAT: before tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| €10.00 | €2.30 | €12.30 | €8.13 |
| €20.00 | €4.60 | €24.60 | €16.26 |
| €50.00 | €11.50 | €61.50 | €40.65 |
| €100.00 | €23.00 | €123.00 | €81.30 |
| €200.00 | €46.00 | €246.00 | €162.60 |
| €500.00 | €115.00 | €615.00 | €406.50 |
| €1,000.00 | €230.00 | €1,230.00 | €813.01 |
| €5,000.00 | €1,150.00 | €6,150.00 | €4,065.04 |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate 23% VAT?
Multiply the price by 0.23. To get the total including VAT, multiply by 1.23.
How do I take VAT off a price?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.23. The difference is the VAT.
What is the VAT rate in Ireland?
The standard rate is 23%. Other rates: reduced rate 13.5%, second reduced rate 9%, livestock rate 4.8%, zero rate 0%.
When do I have to register for VAT?
When turnover goes over €42,500 (services) or €85,000 (goods).
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Rates checked against official sources on 2026-09-29.