# Lithuania VAT calculator

> Add or remove Lithuania VAT at the 21% standard rate and reduced rates 12%, 5%. Rates checked 21 October 2026 against the official source. Free.

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

## Lithuania VAT rates

| Rate | Type | Typically applies to |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 21% | standard | Everything not listed for another rate |
| 12% | reduced | Hotel accommodation, passenger transport, cultural admissions |
| 5% | reduced | Books, newspapers, periodicals, medicines, medical aids |

Rates as TEDB lists them for 2026-07-01, its latest snapshot on the day we checked. From 2026-01-01 the former 9% rate became 12% (accommodation, transport, culture), per TEDB history.

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=LT&amount=100&mode=add

## Questions

### What is the VAT rate in Lithuania?

The standard VAT rate in Lithuania is 21%. Lithuania also applies 12% (hotel accommodation, passenger transport, cultural admissions); 5% (books, newspapers, periodicals, medicines, medical aids). Checked 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).

### How do I calculate VAT in Lithuania?

To add it, multiply the net amount by 1.21: 100.00 EUR net becomes 121.00 EUR gross. To take it out, divide the gross amount by 1.21.

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

It starts with LT, for example LT999999999. You can check one with the free VAT number checker.