Add or remove VAT at Italy's standard rate of 22%. Pre-set to EUR — switch modes to work forwards from a net price or backwards from a VAT-inclusive total.
€150.00 × 1.22 = €183.00
Adding 22% VAT to a leather bag priced at €150.00 (net) gives €183.00 gross — that's €33.00 of VAT.
€50.00 ÷ 1.22 = €40.98
Removing 22% VAT from a pizza dinner marked €50.00 (gross) leaves €40.98 net — the VAT portion is €9.02.
| Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|
| 22% standard | Most goods and services |
| 10% | Tourism, some food & beverages, electricity |
| 5% | Some social & health services, herbs |
| 4% | Basic food, books, medical aids |
Businesses in Italy generally must register for VAT once taxable turnover reaches €85,000 (regime forfettario). VAT registration and returns are administered by Agenzia delle Entrate.
The standard VAT rate in Italy is 22%. Reduced rates of 10%, 5%, 4% apply to items such as tourism, some food & beverages, electricity. (Rates as of 2026-07-13.)
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.22 (that is, 1 + 22%). Removing 22% VAT from a pizza dinner marked €50.00 (gross) leaves €40.98 net — the VAT portion is €9.02.
Multiply the net price by 1.22. Adding 22% VAT to a leather bag priced at €150.00 (net) gives €183.00 gross — that's €33.00 of VAT.
You must register for VAT in Italy once your taxable turnover reaches €85,000 (regime forfettario). Registration is handled by Agenzia delle Entrate.
Rates and thresholds shown as of 2026-07-13. Tax rules change — confirm current figures with Agenzia delle Entrate before relying on them.