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VAT calculator

Add or remove Swedish VAT (25, 12 or 6%). See amount excl. VAT, VAT and total.

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VAT rates in Sweden

25% is standard. 12% applies to food, hotels and restaurants. 6% applies to books, newspapers and passenger transport.

VAT rates in Sweden 2026
VAT rate	Applies to, e.g.
25 %	standard – most goods and services
12 %	food, hotels, restaurants
6 %	books, newspapers, passenger transport

Updated for 2026 · Source: Skatteverket / SCB · About the calculations

Frequently asked questions

The standard VAT is 25%. 12% applies to food, hotels and restaurants. 6% applies to books, newspapers and passenger transport.

Adding 25% VAT: 1,000 × 0.25 = 250 kr VAT, total 1,250 kr incl. VAT. Removing VAT from 1,250 kr: 1,250 / 1.25 = 1,000 kr excl. VAT.