Add or remove VAT at Norway's standard rate of 25%. Pre-set to NOK — switch modes to work forwards from a net price or backwards from a VAT-inclusive total.
900.00 kr × 1.25 = 1,125.00 kr
Adding 25% VAT to a winter coat priced at 900.00 kr (net) gives 1,125.00 kr gross — that's 225.00 kr of VAT.
350.00 kr ÷ 1.25 = 280.00 kr
Removing 25% VAT from a restaurant meal marked 350.00 kr (gross) leaves 280.00 kr net — the VAT portion is 70.00 kr.
| Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|
| 25% standard | Most goods and services |
| 15% | Food & drink (groceries) |
| 12% | Passenger transport, hotels, cinema tickets |
Businesses in Norway generally must register for VAT once taxable turnover reaches 50,000 kr turnover. VAT registration and returns are administered by Skatteetaten.
The standard VAT rate in Norway is 25%. Reduced rates of 15%, 12% apply to items such as food & drink (groceries). (Rates as of 2026-07-13.)
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.25 (that is, 1 + 25%). Removing 25% VAT from a restaurant meal marked 350.00 kr (gross) leaves 280.00 kr net — the VAT portion is 70.00 kr.
Multiply the net price by 1.25. Adding 25% VAT to a winter coat priced at 900.00 kr (net) gives 1,125.00 kr gross — that's 225.00 kr of VAT.
You must register for VAT in Norway once your taxable turnover reaches 50,000 kr turnover. Registration is handled by Skatteetaten.
Rates and thresholds shown as of 2026-07-13. Tax rules change — confirm current figures with Skatteetaten before relying on them.