Austria · Umsatzsteuer (USt)
Austria VAT calculator
VAT in Austria is called Umsatzsteuer (USt). The calculator below is preset to the 20% standard rate — change the country or type a different rate if you need a reduced one.
Sets the standard VAT rate. You can still edit the rate below.
Standard rate for Austria: 20%
The price before VAT is applied.
Rates last checked: 2025-08-11. Source: TEDB & national tax authorities. Quick calculation only — verify rates and rounding rules before using them on official invoices.
Adding 20% VAT
| Net | VAT 20% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| € 100,00 | € 20,00 | € 120,00 |
| € 250,00 | € 50,00 | € 300,00 |
| € 500,00 | € 100,00 | € 600,00 |
| € 1.000,00 | € 200,00 | € 1.200,00 |
| € 2.500,00 | € 500,00 | € 3.000,00 |
Gross = Net × 1.2
Removing 20% VAT
| Gross | VAT 20% | Net |
|---|---|---|
| € 100,00 | € 16,67 | € 83,33 |
| € 250,00 | € 41,67 | € 208,33 |
| € 500,00 | € 83,33 | € 416,67 |
| € 1.000,00 | € 166,67 | € 833,33 |
Net = Gross ÷ 1.2
Questions
What is the VAT rate in Austria?
The standard Umsatzsteuer (USt) rate in Austria is 20%. Reduced rates of 13% and 10% also apply. Typically food, books, medicines, passenger transport and cultural admissions.
How do I add 20% VAT to a price?
Multiply the net amount by 1.2. For example, € 100,00 net becomes € 120,00 gross, of which € 20,00 is VAT.
How do I remove 20% VAT from a total?
Divide the gross amount by 1.2 — do not subtract 20%. A € 120,00 gross total contains € 20,00 of VAT, leaving € 100,00 net. Subtracting 20% instead would give the wrong answer.
What is VAT called in Austria?
It is known locally as Umsatzsteuer (USt). On invoices you will usually see this abbreviation next to the rate and the tax amount.
Other EU countries at 20%
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Rates last checked 2025-08-11. Source: European Commission TEDB and national tax authorities. Always verify before using a rate on an official invoice.