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Add VAT to a net price or take it out of a gross price at the current Italy rates – 22% standard plus the reduced rates.

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VAT rates in Italy

RateApplies to
22%Standard rate – everything that is not reduced
10%Restaurants and hotels, some foods and certain building work
5%Certain social and health services and some other specific goods
4%Basic foods such as bread, milk, fruit and vegetables, plus books and newspapers

Italian VAT is called IVA. On Italian invoices you will often see imponibile (the net amount), IVA (the tax) and totale (gross). With 22%, Italy has one of the higher standard rates in the EU, so the difference between net and gross prices is large.

How to add 22% VAT

Multiply the net price by 1.22:

Gross = Net × 1.22

Example: a net price of €1,000 × 1.22 = €1,220. The VAT is €220.

How to remove VAT from a gross price

Divide the price that includes VAT by 1.22. Do not simply subtract 22% – that gives the wrong answer, because VAT is a percentage of the net price.

Net = Gross ÷ 1.22

Example: €61 ÷ 1.22 = €50 net, so the VAT is €11.

Reduced rate example: a price of €33 including 10% VAT is €30 net + €3 VAT.

The flat-rate scheme (regime forfettario)

Many self-employed people in Italy use the regime forfettario, a flat-rate tax scheme for turnover up to €85,000 a year. Businesses in this scheme do not charge IVA on their invoices. Everyone else adds the correct rate and reports it to the Agenzia delle Entrate, usually through electronic invoices (fattura elettronica).

How to use this calculator

  1. Italy is already selected with its standard rate of 22%. 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 Italian Revenue Agency (agenziaentrate.gov.it).

Frequently asked questions

What is the VAT rate in Italy?
The standard rate is 22%. Reduced rates of 10% and 5% and 4% apply to certain goods and services, such as basic foods such as bread, milk, fruit and vegetables, plus books and newspapers.
How do I calculate 22% VAT backwards?
Divide the gross price by 1.22. For example €61 ÷ 1.22 = €50 net, so the VAT included is €11.
What is VAT called in Italy?
It is called IVA (imposta sul valore aggiunto). 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.