Add or remove VAT at Sweden's standard rate of 25%. Pre-set to SEK — switch modes to work forwards from a net price or backwards from a VAT-inclusive total.
800.00 kr × 1.25 = 1,000.00 kr
Adding 25% VAT to a jacket priced at 800.00 kr (net) gives 1,000.00 kr gross — that's 200.00 kr of VAT.
250.00 kr ÷ 1.25 = 200.00 kr
Removing 25% VAT from a lunch marked 250.00 kr (gross) leaves 200.00 kr net — the VAT portion is 50.00 kr.
| Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|
| 25% standard | Most goods and services |
| 12% | Food, restaurants, hotels |
| 6% | Books, newspapers, passenger transport, cultural events |
Businesses in Sweden generally must register for VAT once taxable turnover reaches 120,000 kr turnover. VAT registration and returns are administered by Skatteverket.
The standard VAT rate in Sweden is 25%. Reduced rates of 12%, 6% apply to items such as food, restaurants, hotels. (Rates as of 2026-07-13.)
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.25 (that is, 1 + 25%). Removing 25% VAT from a lunch marked 250.00 kr (gross) leaves 200.00 kr net — the VAT portion is 50.00 kr.
Multiply the net price by 1.25. Adding 25% VAT to a jacket priced at 800.00 kr (net) gives 1,000.00 kr gross — that's 200.00 kr of VAT.
You must register for VAT in Sweden once your taxable turnover reaches 120,000 kr turnover. Registration is handled by Skatteverket.
Rates and thresholds shown as of 2026-07-13. Tax rules change — confirm current figures with Skatteverket before relying on them.