# Italy VAT calculator

> Add or remove Italy VAT at the 22% standard rate and reduced rates 10%, 5%. Rates checked 21 October 2026 against the official source. Free.

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

## Italy VAT rates

| Rate | Type | Typically applies to |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 22% | standard | Everything not listed for another rate |
| 10% | reduced | Hotels, restaurants, some foods, energy, renovation, transport |
| 5% | reduced | Some foods, medical goods, social services, passenger transport |
| 4% | super-reduced | See the source |

Rates as TEDB lists them for 2026-07-01, its latest snapshot on the day we checked. 4% super-reduced: basic foodstuffs, books/newspapers, some disability aids.

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=IT&amount=100&mode=add

## Questions

### What is the VAT rate in Italy?

The standard VAT rate in Italy is 22%. Italy also applies 10% (hotels, restaurants, some foods, energy, renovation, transport); 5% (some foods, medical goods, social services, passenger transport); 4% (super-reduced rate). Checked 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).

### How do I calculate VAT in Italy?

To add it, multiply the net amount by 1.22: 100.00 EUR net becomes 122.00 EUR gross. To take it out, divide the gross amount by 1.22.

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

It starts with IT, for example IT99999999999. You can check one with the free VAT number checker.