Add or remove VAT at Austria's standard rate of 20%. Pre-set to EUR — switch modes to work forwards from a net price or backwards from a VAT-inclusive total.
€160.00 × 1.2 = €192.00
Adding 20% VAT to a ski pass priced at €160.00 (net) gives €192.00 gross — that's €32.00 of VAT.
€40.00 ÷ 1.2 = €33.33
Removing 20% VAT from a café bill marked €40.00 (gross) leaves €33.33 net — the VAT portion is €6.67.
| Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|
| 20% standard | Most goods and services |
| 13% | Domestic flights, cultural events, some agricultural goods |
| 10% | Food, books, rent, public transport, medicines |
Businesses in Austria generally must register for VAT once taxable turnover reaches €55,000 turnover (small-business exemption). VAT registration and returns are administered by Finanzamt Österreich (BMF).
The standard VAT rate in Austria is 20%. Reduced rates of 13%, 10% apply to items such as domestic flights, cultural events, some agricultural goods. (Rates as of 2026-07-13.)
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.2 (that is, 1 + 20%). Removing 20% VAT from a café bill marked €40.00 (gross) leaves €33.33 net — the VAT portion is €6.67.
Multiply the net price by 1.2. Adding 20% VAT to a ski pass priced at €160.00 (net) gives €192.00 gross — that's €32.00 of VAT.
You must register for VAT in Austria once your taxable turnover reaches €55,000 turnover (small-business exemption). Registration is handled by Finanzamt Österreich (BMF).
Rates and thresholds shown as of 2026-07-13. Tax rules change — confirm current figures with Finanzamt Österreich (BMF) before relying on them.