VAT Calculator Ireland
Add, remove or extract VAT on any amount in seconds. This Irish VAT calculator uses the current 23%, 13.5%, 9%, 4.8% and 0% rates, so sole traders, freelancers and small businesses always work from the right figure.
Add or Remove VAT — Online VAT Calculator
Pick a mode, enter an amount, choose a rate. Results update as you type.
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How to Calculate VAT
Once you know whether you're adding, removing, or extracting VAT, the maths behind an Irish VAT calculator is simple. Here's how each version works, in plain English.
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Adding VAT to a net price
Multiply the net (VAT-exclusive) amount by 1 plus the VAT rate. For 23% VAT, that's the net amount × 1.23. The result is the gross, VAT-inclusive price a customer pays.
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Removing VAT from a gross price
Divide the gross (VAT-inclusive) amount by 1 plus the VAT rate. For 23% VAT, that's the gross amount ÷ 1.23. This gives you the underlying net price.
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Extracting just the VAT portion
Take the gross amount, multiply by the rate, then divide by 1 plus the rate. This isolates only the VAT euros hidden inside a total, without changing the total itself.
Irish VAT treatment can vary by the type of goods or service being sold. For anything outside a straightforward sale, it's worth checking with Revenue or an accountant rather than relying on a general Irish VAT calculator.
Worked example: €100 at 23%
In plain English
Net is what the business keeps. VAT is the government's cut, collected on their behalf. Gross is what the customer actually hands over. Every VAT calculation is just moving between these three numbers.
Online VAT Calculator
Doing VAT maths by hand is easy to get wrong, especially under a rate like 13.5% or when juggling several invoice lines. An online VAT calculator removes that risk and gives you a clean answer instantly.
Saves time on every invoice
No spreadsheet formulas to remember or rebuild — just type the amount and read the result.
Reduces costly mistakes
A single misplaced decimal on a VAT return can cause real problems. A calculator removes that risk.
Built for sole traders and small teams
Freelancers, contractors, and small business owners can quote, invoice, and price accurately without waiting on an accountant for every figure.
VAT Deduction Calculator
Most people searching for a VAT deduction calculator mean one of two things: removing VAT from a VAT-inclusive total to see the underlying price, or isolating just the VAT euros hidden inside a total. This page does both, using the same calculator above.
Switch the calculator to Remove VAT to deduct VAT from a gross figure, or Extract VAT to see only the tax portion without changing the total.
Example: €246 total, 23% VAT
Margin and VAT Calculator
Work out your profit, margin percentage, and full VAT breakdown together — useful when pricing stock for resale or checking a quote makes sense before VAT is applied.
When to use this
Handy for resale pricing, checking a margin still works once VAT is added, or reverse-engineering a cost price from a target margin and VAT rate.
A note on margin
Margin here is calculated on the net (VAT-exclusive) selling price, which is the standard way most Irish businesses track profitability, since VAT collected isn't part of your income.
Irish VAT Rates
These are the rates built into the calculators above. Which one applies depends on what's being sold — this is general reference, not a ruling on your specific case.
Rate application depends on the exact goods or service involved. For anything unusual or high-value, confirm the correct treatment with an accountant or Revenue's own guidance.
Who This Tool Is For
Sole traders
Quote and invoice with accurate VAT every time.
Freelancers & contractors
Check day-rate and project pricing against VAT rules.
Small businesses
Keep pricing and invoicing consistent across the team.
eCommerce sellers
Price listings correctly across net and VAT-inclusive views.
Bookkeepers & accountants
Cross-check figures quickly without opening a spreadsheet.
Anyone quoting a price
Get a clean net, VAT, and gross split in seconds.
Unsure which VAT rate applies to you?
Get matched with an Irish accountant who can confirm the right treatment for your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
The standard VAT rate in Ireland is 23%. It applies to most goods and services that aren't covered by the reduced, second reduced, or zero rates.
Use this Irish VAT calculator: enter your amount, pick a rate, and choose whether to add, remove, or extract VAT. The maths is handled for you in real time.
Divide the gross (VAT-inclusive) amount by 1 plus the VAT rate. Switch the calculator above to "Remove VAT" to do this instantly.
It removes or isolates the VAT portion of a price that already includes VAT, so you can see the net figure and the VAT amount separately.
Registration depends on turnover thresholds that differ for goods and services. If you're approaching a threshold, get specific advice from an accountant or Revenue.
Yes — the margin and VAT calculator further up this page works out profit, margin percentage, net price, VAT amount, and gross selling price together.
Net is the price before VAT. VAT is the tax added on top. Gross is the net amount plus VAT — what a customer actually pays.
Yes. An accountant or bookkeeper can handle VAT registration, VAT3 returns, and more complex VAT treatment across different goods and services.
Want an accountant to review your VAT setup?
A short call can catch VAT mistakes before they become expensive ones.
VAT3 Returns & Compliance
Beyond calculating a single figure, staying compliant means getting registration, VAT3 filing, and ongoing record-keeping right. Here's what that typically covers:
- Filing your VAT3 return on time, bi-monthly or as assigned
- Knowing when you cross the registration threshold
- Keeping VAT-compliant invoices and records
- Getting support before Revenue ever needs to ask
Tools We Recommend
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