This free VAT calculator helps you quickly calculate value-added tax. Perfect for freelancers, contractors, and small businesses in Ireland.
VAT, or value-added tax, is a consumption tax that you have to add to your invoices if you’re registered for VAT.
The standard VAT rate in Ireland is 23%, and VAT applies whether you live in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, or anywhere in else in Ireland.
You have to register for VAT if your turnover exceeds a certain threshold within any 12-month period, or you expect to hit that threshold within the coming 12 months.
| Threshold | Applies to |
|---|---|
| €42,500 | If you only sell services |
| €42,500 | if you only sell goods at standard or reduced rates, and you’ve manufactured the goods from zero rated materials * |
| €85,000 | if you sell goods or services, but 90% of the turnover is from the supply of goods that aren’t manufactured from zero rated materials* |
| €85,000 | if you only sell goods* |
Once you’re registered for VAT, you have to
| Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|
| 23% | Most goods and services |
| 13.5% | For example catering and restaurant supplies (excluding beverages), hot take-away food, repair services, cinema and theatre tickets, hairdressing services |
| 9% | For example most periodicals, sporting facility costs, electricity |
| 4.8% | Livestock |
A VAT calculator is a tool that helps you calculate value-added tax (VAT) for your products or services. If you’re registered for VAT, you have to include VAT on your invoices, unless you sell zero rated goods or services.
The calculator helps you work out the price including or excluding VAT, and to comply with the rules and regulations in Ireland.
In these examples we’ve used the standard VAT rate of 23%.
Add VAT to the price
To figure out the total price with VAT, simply multiply the original price by 1.23.
€100 x 1.23 = €123
Work out the VAT amount to add
To figure out how much VAT you’ll be charging, simply multiply the original price by 0.23.
€100 x 0.23 = €23
Exclude VAT from the price
If you want the price without VAT, divide by 1.23.
€123 / 1.23 = €100
Work out the VAT amount that was added
To figure out how much VAT was included in the price you can take the price with VAT minus the price without VAT.
€123 – €100 = €23
| Price excluding VAT | VAT amount | Price including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| €100 | €23 | €123 |
| €200 | €46 | €246 |
| €300 | €69 | €369 |
| €400 | €92 | €492 |
| €500 | €115 | €615 |
| €600 | €138 | €738 |
| €700 | €161 | €861 |
| €800 | €184 | €984 |
| €900 | €207 | €1,107 |
| €1,000 | €230 | €1,230 |
These are some examples of zero rated items that you shouldn’t include VAT on:
You should consult a tax agent or accountant for specific questions regarding your business.
Source: Revenue.ie
To calculate VAT, you multiply the price by 1.[VAT rate]. For example if the VAT rate for the service you’re selling is 23% and your price is €100, the formula would be:
100 x 1.23 = €123
You can also use a free VAT calculator to work out VAT.
You can use Excel to calculate VAT. Simply use this formula: =[cell]*1.23, if the VAT rate is 23.
If your VAT rate is 13.5 use =*1.135
If your VAT rate is 9%, use =*1.09
If your VAT rate is 4.8%, use =*1.048
You can also use a free VAT calculator to work out VAT.
The current VAT rates in Ireland are 23, 13.5, 9 and 4.8%. The standard rate that applies to most goods and services is 23%.
You can use a free VAT calculator to work out VAT.
You have to register for VAT if you meet a certain turnover threshold in a 12-month period, or if you expect to meet the threshold in the next 12 months. The standard thresholds are either €42,500 or €85,000 depending on what you’re selling.
You can send a VAT invoice using free invoicing software. Invoicing software will calculate VAT for you, and save the VAT rate on your products and services, so that VAT is automatically added to future invoices.
Invoicing software is the best way to keep track of your invoices, get paid quickly, and maintain a professional image.
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With a VAT calculator you simply enter the price, choose whether it includes or excludes VAT and then set your VAT rate. You’ll instantly see the VAT amount and the total price with VAT.
The standard VAT rate, 23%, is set as the default in the calculator.
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If you have the price including VAT and you want to calculate the price without VAT, here’s how to do it. Let’s say the price is €123 including VAT. The formula would be €123 divided by 1.23 = €100. The price ex VAT is then €100.
VAT exclusive is the price without VAT, for example €100. You would have to add VAT to this price when you create an invoice.
The VAT-inclusive is the price including VAT. If the price is €100 and the VAT rate is 23%, the VAT-inclusive price would be €123.
You can use a free VAT calculator to work out VAT.
If you’re registered for VAT, you can claim back VAT on purchases if you’ve paid more VAT than you’ve collected from clients. You file VAT first, then you’ll be informed whether you have to pay VAT OR whether you can claim back VAT.
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