# Luxembourg VAT calculator

> Add or remove Luxembourg VAT at the 17% standard rate and reduced rate 8%. Rates checked 21 October 2026 against the official source. Free.

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

## Luxembourg VAT rates

| Rate | Type | Typically applies to |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 17% | standard | Everything not listed for another rate |
| 14% | parking | See the source |
| 8% | reduced | Electricity, gas, hairdressing, bicycles, minor repairs, plants |
| 3% | super-reduced | See the source |

Rates as TEDB lists them for 2026-07-01, its latest snapshot on the day we checked. Standard 17% restored 2024-01-01 after temporary 16% during 2023 (TEDB history). 3% super-reduced: food, medicines, books, children's clothing, hotels, restaurants, passenger transport. 14% parking rate: certain wines, fuels, cleaning products, securities custody.

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=LU&amount=100&mode=add

## Questions

### What is the VAT rate in Luxembourg?

The standard VAT rate in Luxembourg is 17%. Luxembourg also applies 14% (parking rate); 8% (electricity, gas, hairdressing, bicycles, minor repairs, plants); 3% (super-reduced rate). Checked 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).

### How do I calculate VAT in Luxembourg?

To add it, multiply the net amount by 1.17: 100.00 EUR net becomes 117.00 EUR gross. To take it out, divide the gross amount by 1.17.

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

It starts with LU, for example LU99999999. You can check one with the free VAT number checker.