Bulgaria · ДДС (DDS)
Bulgaria VAT calculator
VAT in Bulgaria is called ДДС (DDS). 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 Bulgaria: 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 лв. | 20,00 лв. | 120,00 лв. |
| 250,00 лв. | 50,00 лв. | 300,00 лв. |
| 500,00 лв. | 100,00 лв. | 600,00 лв. |
| 1000,00 лв. | 200,00 лв. | 1200,00 лв. |
| 2500,00 лв. | 500,00 лв. | 3000,00 лв. |
Gross = Net × 1.2
Removing 20% VAT
| Gross | VAT 20% | Net |
|---|---|---|
| 100,00 лв. | 16,67 лв. | 83,33 лв. |
| 250,00 лв. | 41,67 лв. | 208,33 лв. |
| 500,00 лв. | 83,33 лв. | 416,67 лв. |
| 1000,00 лв. | 166,67 лв. | 833,33 лв. |
Net = Gross ÷ 1.2
Questions
What is the VAT rate in Bulgaria?
The standard ДДС (DDS) rate in Bulgaria is 20%. Reduced rates of 9% also apply. Mainly hotel accommodation and some books.
How do I add 20% VAT to a price?
Multiply the net amount by 1.2. For example, 100,00 лв. net becomes 120,00 лв. gross, of which 20,00 лв. 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 лв. gross total contains 20,00 лв. of VAT, leaving 100,00 лв. net. Subtracting 20% instead would give the wrong answer.
What is VAT called in Bulgaria?
It is known locally as ДДС (DDS). 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.