European Union

Ireland VAT calculator

Add or remove Ireland VAT. The 23% standard rate is preset; choose a reduced or zero rate if it applies.

What do you want to do?

Ireland VAT rates (2026-06)

  • Standard rate — 23%. Ireland's standard VAT rate of 23% applies to most goods and services.
  • Reduced rate — 13.5%. 13.5% reduced rate for items such as fuel, building services, and general repairs.
  • Second reduced rate — 9%. 9% rate applied to certain supplies; verify current scope with Revenue as it changes periodically.
  • Zero rate — 0%. 0% for many foods, oral medicines, children's clothing, books, and qualifying intra-EU/export supplies.

Picking the right rate

Most goods and services use the standard rate. Reduced and zero rates are limited to defined categories such as food, books, or energy in some member states. When in doubt, check the official guidance linked below for the specific product.

Source: www.revenue.ie · checked .

FAQ

What is the Ireland VAT rate?

Ireland's standard VAT rate is 23%. Ireland's standard VAT rate of 23% applies to most goods and services. Reduced and zero rates apply to specific categories.

How do I work out Ireland VAT on a price that already includes it?

Choose 'Remove tax', pick the rate, and enter the gross amount. The net base is the gross divided by 1 plus the rate; the tax is the difference. At 23% a gross of EUR 100 has a net of EUR 81.30.

Which VAT rates does Ireland have?

Ireland applies standard rate 23%, reduced rate 13.5%, second reduced rate 9%, plus a zero / exempt category for qualifying supplies. Pick the rate that matches your goods or service; confirm the category with the official source.

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Estimate only. Not tax advice. Irish VAT rates and which goods or services each applies to are set by Revenue and EU law; confirm the correct rate for your transaction. Rates as of 2026-06.