Finland VAT Calculator
How Much Is VAT in Finland?
The standard VAT rate in Finland is 25.5% in 2026. Other rates: 13.5% — Food and non-alcoholic drinks, restaurant and catering services, books, medicines, passenger transport, accommodation, sports services, sanitary products and nappies; 10% — Newspapers and magazines, in print and electronic form; 0% — Exports, intra-EU B2B supplies, sale and chartering of certain vessels. Locally the tax is called Arvonlisävero (ALV) / Mervärdesskatt (moms). Among the 27 EU member states, standard VAT ranges from 17% in Luxembourg to 27% in Hungary.
How to calculate Finland VAT
To add 25.5% VAT to a net (tax-exclusive) price, multiply it by 1.255. To remove VAT from a gross (tax-inclusive) price, divide it by 1.255.
- Add VAT: EUR 100 net × 1.255 = EUR 125.50 gross (that is EUR 25.50 of VAT)
- Remove VAT: EUR 125.50 gross ÷ 1.255 = EUR 100 net (that is EUR 25.50 of VAT)
Use the Finland VAT calculator above for any amount, or compare Finland with every other country in our VAT rates by country table.
Finland VAT Rates Overview
Every VAT rate currently in force in Finland
Current VAT Rates (2026)
| Rate type | Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | 25.5% | Most goods and services, including alcohol, tobacco, clothing, electronics and construction services |
| Reduced rate | 13.5% | Food and non-alcoholic drinks, restaurant and catering services, books, medicines, passenger transport, accommodation, sports services, sanitary products and nappies |
| Reduced rate | 10% | Newspapers and magazines, in print and electronic form |
| Zero rate | 0% | Exports, intra-EU B2B supplies, sale and chartering of certain vessels |
VAT History and Local Rules in Finland
How the rates got here, and country-specific points to watch
Key VAT milestones
- 2026: Reduced rate cut from 14% to 13.5% on 1 January
- 2025: Books, medicines, transport, accommodation and sports moved from 10% to 14%; registration threshold raised to EUR 20,000
- 2024: Standard rate raised from 24% to 25.5% on 1 September
- 2013: Standard rate raised from 23% to 24%
- 1994: VAT introduced, replacing a general sales tax
Is the VAT rate the same everywhere in Finland?
The same rates apply throughout Finland, but the autonomous Åland Islands are outside the EU VAT area, so goods moving between Åland and mainland Finland are treated like imports and exports.
Good to know
Finland's 25.5% standard rate is among the highest in the EU; the half-point decimal also applies to the 13.5% reduced rate since 2026.
Alcoholic drinks are always taxed at 25.5%, even when served with a 13.5% restaurant meal.
For the 2026 change, the rate depends on the delivery date; advance payments received before 2026 stayed at 14%.
Zero-Rated and Exempt Supplies in Finland
The difference matters: zero-rating keeps input-VAT recovery, exemption does not
Zero-rated supplies (0%)
VAT is charged at 0%, but the seller can still recover input VAT on related costs:
- Exports of goods outside the EU
- Intra-EU B2B supplies of goods to VAT-registered customers
- Sale and chartering of vessels used in commercial shipping
VAT-exempt supplies
No VAT is charged, and the seller generally cannot recover input VAT on related costs:
- Financial and insurance services
- Medical and healthcare services
- Education and vocational training
- Sale and letting of real property
- Social welfare services
- Small businesses below EUR 20,000 turnover
Finland VAT Registration & Compliance
Key facts for businesses registering for and reporting VAT in Finland.
| Local name | Arvonlisävero (ALV) / Mervärdesskatt (moms) |
|---|---|
| VAT number format | FI + 8 digits (e.g. FI12345678) |
| Registration threshold | EUR 20,000 turnover in a financial year |
| Non-resident businesses | Non-established businesses must register for taxable sales in Finland that are not reverse-charged to the buyer; no threshold applies to them |
| Filing frequency | Monthly by default; quarterly on request if turnover is under EUR 100,000; annual on request if under EUR 30,000 |
| Filing and payment deadline | 12th day of the second month after the period (e.g. March by 12 May); annual period by the end of February |
| E-invoicing / reporting | Businesses have the right to request e-invoices from suppliers; no real-time reporting mandate in 2026 |
| Tax authority | Verohallinto / Finnish Tax Administration (Vero) |
Thresholds, deadlines and e-invoicing rules are revised regularly. Always confirm current requirements with Verohallinto / Finnish Tax Administration (Vero) before relying on them.
Cross-Border Sales and Refunds in Finland
Selling into the country from abroad, and getting VAT back
Cross-border rules
Digital services and e-commerce: Foreign sellers of digital services to consumers in Finland charge Finland's VAT rate. EU businesses can declare it through the One-Stop Shop (OSS) once their EU-wide cross-border B2C sales exceed EUR 10,000; non-EU businesses use the non-Union OSS from the first sale.
Tourist VAT refunds: Non-EU visitors can reclaim VAT on purchases over EUR 40 per shop.
For the general rules, see the reverse charge mechanism, VAT on digital services, VAT invoice requirements and VAT refunds for tourists and businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about VAT in Finland
What is the current VAT rate in Finland?
The standard VAT rate in Finland is 25.5% in 2026. Other rates in force: 13.5% (reduced rate), 10% (reduced rate), 0% (zero rate). See the rates table above for exactly what each rate covers.
How do I calculate VAT in Finland?
To add 25.5% VAT, multiply the net price by 1.255. To remove it from a VAT-inclusive price, divide by 1.255; the difference is the VAT. The calculator at the top of this page does both.
What is the VAT rate on food in Finland in 2026?
Food and restaurant meals are taxed at 13.5% since 1 January 2026, down from 14%. Alcoholic drinks are taxed at the standard 25.5%.
When did Finland's VAT rise to 25.5%?
The standard rate rose from 24% to 25.5% on 1 September 2024. In 2025 many items previously at 10%, such as books and medicines, moved to the reduced rate, which is now 13.5%.
What is the VAT registration threshold in Finland?
Businesses must register once turnover exceeds EUR 20,000 in a financial year. The threshold was EUR 15,000 until the end of 2024.
Sources
Official and professional references used for this page
Where these figures come from
Last reviewed on 27 September 2026.