# Portugal VAT calculator

> Add or remove Portugal VAT at the 23% standard rate and reduced rates 13%, 6%. Rates checked 21 October 2026 against the official source. Free.

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

## Portugal VAT rates

| Rate | Type | Typically applies to |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 23% | standard | Everything not listed for another rate |
| 13% | reduced | Restaurants, some foods, water, certain fuels |
| 6% | reduced | Basic foods, medicines, books, hotels, transport, electricity |

Rates as TEDB lists them for 2026-01-01, its latest snapshot on the day we checked. Mainland rates shown. Regional standard rates per TEDB: 22% Madeira, 16% Azores (lower regional reduced rates also apply there). 13% parking rate: wine, agricultural tools and machinery.

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=PT&amount=100&mode=add

## Questions

### What is the VAT rate in Portugal?

The standard VAT rate in Portugal is 23%. Portugal also applies 13% (restaurants, some foods, water, certain fuels); 6% (basic foods, medicines, books, hotels, transport, electricity). Checked 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).

### How do I calculate VAT in Portugal?

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

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

It starts with PT, for example PT999999999. You can check one with the free VAT number checker.