# Bulgaria VAT calculator

> Add or remove Bulgaria VAT at the 20% standard rate and reduced rate 9%. Rates checked 21 October 2026 against the official source. Free.

Canonical page: https://superbooks.io/tools/vat-calculator/bulgaria/

## Bulgaria VAT rates

| Rate | Type | Typically applies to |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20% | standard | Everything not listed for another rate |
| 9% | reduced | Hotel accommodation, some foods, medicines, books |

Rates as TEDB lists them for 2026-07-01, its latest snapshot on the day we checked. Currency EUR per TEDB (Bulgaria adopted the euro on 2026-01-01).

Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB), https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/tedb/#/vat-search. Last checked 21 October 2026.

## Calculate with the API

GET https://app.superbooks.io/api/tools/vat-calculator?country=BG&amount=100&mode=add

## Questions

### What is the VAT rate in Bulgaria?

The standard VAT rate in Bulgaria is 20%. Bulgaria also applies 9% (hotel accommodation, some foods, medicines, books). Checked 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).

### How do I calculate VAT in Bulgaria?

To add it, multiply the net amount by 1.2: 100.00 EUR net becomes 120.00 EUR gross. To take it out, divide the gross amount by 1.2.

### What does a Bulgaria VAT number look like?

It starts with BG, for example BG999999999. You can check one with the free VAT number checker.