What VatInfo.org is
VatInfo.org is an independent, ad-supported reference site for people who need to understand Value Added Tax. It pulls together standard and reduced VAT rates, GST equivalents, registration thresholds, and country-by-country rules in one place, alongside a simple calculator that handles the most common arithmetic — adding VAT to a net amount or extracting VAT from a gross amount.
The goal is narrow on purpose: cover the practical questions that come up when reading an invoice, quoting a price across borders, or sense-checking a number from accounting software. We do not publish news, opinion pieces, or "best of" lists.
Who the site is for
The reference is written for a general business and consumer audience rather than tax specialists. Typical readers include:
- Freelancers and small-business owners pricing services for clients in another country.
- E-commerce operators trying to confirm the standard VAT rate in a destination market before listing a product.
- Buyers comparing a gross price abroad to a familiar net price at home.
- Students and researchers who want a single place to compare rate structures across regions.
- Travellers checking whether a VAT refund scheme might apply on a purchase.
Specialists — accountants, tax advisers, in-house finance teams — are welcome, but should treat the content as a starting point and verify any number against official sources before acting on it.
What we cover
- VAT and GST rates for more than 60 countries, including the standard rate, common reduced rates, and the local currency.
- Country pages with a short rate history, registration thresholds, common zero-rated and exempt categories, and notes on cross-border trade.
- EU-wide context on directives, the One-Stop Shop (OSS), and intra-community trade.
- Cross-cutting topics such as the reverse charge mechanism, VAT invoice requirements, and the difference between VAT, GST, and US-style sales tax.
- A free calculator that handles add-VAT and remove-VAT operations for any rate.
Subjects we deliberately avoid: personalised tax advice, jurisdiction-specific filing recommendations, audit defence, transfer pricing, customs duties, and income or corporate taxes that are not VAT-related.
How the content is produced
Pages are written and maintained by the VatInfo.org editorial team. Each country page is built around publicly available information from national tax authorities, official government bulletins, and the European Commission's Taxation and Customs Union. We focus on the headline rules a non-specialist actually needs, not the full statute.
Our editorial approach is straightforward:
- Source-led. Rates and thresholds are taken from the relevant tax authority's published guidance. Where a rate is contested or in transition, we err on the side of the most recently confirmed official figure.
- Plain language. Jargon is defined the first time it appears on a page. Tax law has its own vocabulary; we try not to add to it.
- No invented detail. We do not publish made-up case studies, fictional client stories, fabricated statistics, or invented quotes. Where a figure is approximate or rounded, we say so.
- Conservative scope. If a rule has too many edge cases to summarise without misleading the reader, we name the rule and point to the official source rather than oversimplify.
How we keep information current
VAT rates change. Reduced-rate categories shift, registration thresholds are updated, and new digital-services rules appear regularly. We review country pages on a rolling schedule and update them when an official change is announced. Each main content page carries a "Last reviewed" date so you can see how recently it was checked.
Even so, there is always a lag between a rule changing and a page being updated. Before relying on a number for an invoice, a contract, a border declaration, or a tax return, please confirm it against the relevant tax authority's own website. If you spot something that looks wrong, write to [email protected] with the page URL and a link to an official source — corrections are usually deployed within a few business days.
How the site is funded
VatInfo.org is free to use. Running and updating a multi-country reference takes time, so the site is supported by display advertising, including Google AdSense. We do not charge readers, run paywalls, or sell user data. Editorial decisions about which countries to cover and how to describe a rule are made independently of advertisers.
For details on what data we collect when you visit, please read our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
What we are not
VatInfo.org is a reference, not a service provider. We do not file VAT returns, register businesses for VAT, represent taxpayers before authorities, or provide one-to-one advice on a specific transaction. Country pages and the calculator are educational tools. For anything binding — a registration decision, a cross-border invoice, a refund claim — please consult a qualified tax adviser in the relevant jurisdiction or contact the local tax authority directly. Our full editorial limits are set out in the Disclaimer.
Get in touch
The fastest way to reach us is email. Use [email protected] for general questions, [email protected] to report an error, or visit the Contact page for the full list.
Last reviewed on April 27, 2026.