Add or remove VAT at Portugal's standard rate of 23%. Pre-set to EUR — switch modes to work forwards from a net price or backwards from a VAT-inclusive total.
€100.00 × 1.23 = €123.00
Adding 23% VAT to a seafood dinner priced at €100.00 (net) gives €123.00 gross — that's €23.00 of VAT.
€220.00 ÷ 1.23 = €178.86
Removing 23% VAT from a pair of shoes marked €220.00 (gross) leaves €178.86 net — the VAT portion is €41.14.
| Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|
| 23% standard | Most goods and services |
| 13% | Some food & wine, restaurant services |
| 6% | Essential food, books, medicines, transport |
Businesses in Portugal generally must register for VAT once taxable turnover reaches €15,000 turnover. VAT registration and returns are administered by Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT).
The standard VAT rate in Portugal is 23%. Reduced rates of 13%, 6% apply to items such as some food & wine, restaurant services. (Rates as of 2026-07-13.)
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.23 (that is, 1 + 23%). Removing 23% VAT from a pair of shoes marked €220.00 (gross) leaves €178.86 net — the VAT portion is €41.14.
Multiply the net price by 1.23. Adding 23% VAT to a seafood dinner priced at €100.00 (net) gives €123.00 gross — that's €23.00 of VAT.
You must register for VAT in Portugal once your taxable turnover reaches €15,000 turnover. Registration is handled by Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT).
Rates and thresholds shown as of 2026-07-13. Tax rules change — confirm current figures with Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT) before relying on them.