- What are the standard VAT rates in the EU in 2026?
- Austria 20%, Belgium 21%, Bulgaria 20%, Croatia 25%, Cyprus 19%, Czechia 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% (mainland), Romania 21%, Slovakia 23%, Slovenia 22%, Spain 21% and Sweden 25%.
- Which EU VAT rates changed recently?
- Slovakia went to 23% on 1 January 2025, Estonia to 24% on 1 July 2025 and Romania to 21% (with one 11% reduced rate) on 1 August 2025. Finland's 14% rate became 13.5% and Lithuania's 9% rate was abolished on 1 January 2026. Austria added a 4.9% rate for staple foods on 1 July 2026, and Sweden cut VAT on food to 6% from 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2027.
- Why is Greece shown as EL?
- Greek VAT numbers and the EU's VAT systems use the prefix EL, while the ISO country code is GR. Both mean Greece.
- Do I charge VAT to a business customer in another EU country?
- Often not, for B2B services: the customer accounts for the VAT under the reverse charge. The invoice then shows no VAT, the words "Reverse charge" (Article 226(11a) of the VAT Directive) and the customer's VAT number. Check the number's format with the VAT number checker and confirm it is registered in VIES.
- Which reduced rate is which?
- Reduced rate is a country's higher reduced rate and Second reduced rate its lower one, so for France they are 10% and 5.5%. Super-reduced covers the lowest rates, such as France's 2.1% and Austria's 4.9% for staple foods. For any other rate, including 0%, choose Custom rate and enter it.
- Are regional rates included, such as the Canary Islands or Madeira?
- No. The table uses each country's main rates. Regions with their own rates or outside the EU VAT area are not covered.
- Is my data sent anywhere?
- No. The calculation runs entirely in your browser and nothing is uploaded.