Portugal VAT calculator
The standard VAT rate in Portugal is 23%, with reduced rates of 13% and 6%. Rates checked on 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).
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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: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/tedb/#/vat-search. Last checked 21 October 2026. Rates cover the categories most businesses invoice; the source lists every item.
Portugal VAT numbers look like PT999999999. Check a VAT number
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- 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.