Italy VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT in seconds. The standard rate in Italy is 22%, and you can switch to 10%, 5%, 4% with one click.
Price including VAT
€122.00
- Net amount
- €100.00
- VAT at 22%
- €22.00
- Gross amount
- €122.00
Italy VAT rates
| Rate | What it applies to |
|---|---|
| 22% | Standard rate: most goods and services |
| 10% | Reduced. Restaurants and hotels, some foods, electricity and gas for homes, some medicines, home renovation |
| 5% | Reduced. Some health and social services, herbs, some sea and river passenger transport, district heating |
| 4% | Reduced. Basic foods such as bread, milk, fruit and vegetables, books and newspapers including e-books |
Exempt: medical, education, financial and insurance services, most residential rent and some property sales.
How to calculate VAT in Italy
- To add VAT: price before tax × 1.22 = price including tax. For example, 100.00 × 1.22 = 122.00.
- To remove VAT: price including tax ÷ 1.22 = price before tax. For example, 122.00 ÷ 1.22 = 100.00.
- The tax inside a price that includes it: price including tax × 22 ÷ 122. For 122.00 that is 22.00.
Registering for VAT and invoicing
- When to register
- No general threshold: a VAT number is needed before trading. Sole traders under the flat-rate regime (regime forfettario, turnover up to €85,000) do not charge VAT.
- On your invoices
- Electronic invoicing through the SdI exchange system is mandatory for nearly all domestic invoices.
- Local name
- Imposta sul valore aggiunto (IVA)
Recent changes and things to know
No standard rate change in 2025 or 2026.
Italy VAT: frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in Italy?
The standard VAT rate in Italy is 22%. Other rates: 10% (restaurants and hotels, some foods, electricity and gas for homes, some medicines, home renovation); 5% (some health and social services, herbs, some sea and river passenger transport, district heating); 4% (basic foods such as bread, milk, fruit and vegetables, books and newspapers including e-books).
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the price before tax by 1.22. For example, 100 plus 22% VAT is 122.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.22. For example, 122.00 including 22% VAT is 100.00 before tax. Do not just take 22% off the total, because that gives the wrong answer.
When do I have to register for VAT in Italy?
No general threshold: a VAT number is needed before trading. Sole traders under the flat-rate regime (regime forfettario, turnover up to €85,000) do not charge VAT.
What must a VAT invoice show in Italy?
Electronic invoicing through the SdI exchange system is mandatory for nearly all domestic invoices. You can make one with the free invoice generator.
Is this VAT calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to BunnyDoc.
Sources
Rates checked in October 2026. Tax rates and rules change, and what you charge depends on what you sell and to whom, so check the official sources above or ask an accountant. This page is general information, not tax advice.
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