# Poland VAT calculator

> Add or remove Poland VAT at the 23% standard rate and reduced rates 8%, 5%. Rates checked 21 October 2026 against the official source. Free.

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

## Poland VAT rates

| Rate | Type | Typically applies to |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 23% | standard | Everything not listed for another rate |
| 8% | reduced | Hotels, restaurants, transport, some foods, housing, medical devices |
| 5% | reduced | Basic foods, books, periodicals, some medicines |

Rates as TEDB lists them for 2026-07-01, its latest snapshot on the day we checked.

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=PL&amount=100&mode=add

## Questions

### What is the VAT rate in Poland?

The standard VAT rate in Poland is 23%. Poland also applies 8% (hotels, restaurants, transport, some foods, housing, medical devices); 5% (basic foods, books, periodicals, some medicines). Checked 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).

### How do I calculate VAT in Poland?

To add it, multiply the net amount by 1.23: 100.00 PLN net becomes 123.00 PLN gross. To take it out, divide the gross amount by 1.23.

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

It starts with PL, for example PL9999999999. You can check one with the free VAT number checker.