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VAT calculator Austria

Add VAT to a net price or take it out of a gross price at the current Austria rates – 20% standard plus the reduced rates.

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VAT rates in Austria

RateApplies to
20%Standard rate – everything that is not reduced
13%For example cultural events, plants and cut flowers
10%Food, books and newspapers, passenger transport and hotel stays

Austrians usually say Umsatzsteuer or simply USt.; Mehrwertsteuer is understood too. With a standard rate of 20%, Austria is one of the easier countries to calculate: VAT is exactly one sixth of a gross price at the standard rate.

How to add 20% VAT

Multiply the net price by 1.2:

Gross = Net × 1.2

Example: a net price of €250 × 1.2 = €300. The VAT is €50.

How to remove VAT from a gross price

Divide the price that includes VAT by 1.2. Do not simply subtract 20% – that gives the wrong answer, because VAT is a percentage of the net price.

Net = Gross ÷ 1.2

Example: €1,200 ÷ 1.2 = €1,000 net, so the VAT is €200.

Reduced rate example: a price of €22 including 10% VAT is €20 net + €2 VAT.

Small business exemption

Since 2025 businesses with an annual net turnover of up to €55,000 can use the small-business exemption (Kleinunternehmerbefreiung). They do not charge VAT, but they cannot deduct input VAT either. Above that limit, VAT has to be charged and paid to the Austrian tax office.

How to use this calculator

  1. Austria is already selected with its standard rate of 20%. Tap a reduced rate if it applies to your product or service.
  2. Choose Add VAT for a net amount or Remove VAT for a price that already includes VAT.
  3. Type the amount – the net price, the VAT and the gross total update instantly, together with the formula.

Rates last checked on 1 November 2026. Which rate applies depends on the exact product or service – for your own case, check the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance (bmf.gv.at).

Frequently asked questions

What is the VAT rate in Austria?
The standard rate is 20%. Reduced rates of 13% and 10% apply to certain goods and services, such as food, books and newspapers, passenger transport and hotel stays.
How do I calculate 20% VAT backwards?
Divide the gross price by 1.2. For example €1,200 ÷ 1.2 = €1,000 net, so the VAT included is €200.
What is VAT called in Austria?
It is called Umsatzsteuer (USt). The tax works the same way as VAT everywhere in Europe: businesses add it to their prices and pay it to the tax authority, and consumers pay it as part of the price.

Last reviewed: November 13, 2026

Results are estimates for general information only and are not financial, tax, medical or legal advice. Check important figures with a qualified professional.