VAT rates in Austria
| Rate | Type | Used for, among others |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | Standard | Most goods and services |
| 13% | Reduced | |
| 10% | Reduced | |
| 4.9% | Super-reduced | basic food such as milk, bread, eggs, rice, flour and some fruit and vegetables |
Rates as of October 1, 2026. Zero rates and exemptions are not listed. Which rate applies depends on the exact product, so check with the tax authority of Austria before you invoice.
Recent change: Since July 1, 2026, a new 4.9% rate applies to a closed list of basic foods that were taxed at 10% before.
The standard rate of 20% is the 22nd highest of the 30 European countries on this site, shared with 3 others. See the rates of every country to compare.
VAT on common amounts in Austria
Net amounts in EUR with the VAT and the gross total at 20%, and the gross total at the reduced rates of 13% and 10%.
| Net | VAT 20% | Gross 20% | Gross 13% | Gross 10% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €10.00 | €2.00 | €12.00 | €11.30 | €11.00 |
| €20.00 | €4.00 | €24.00 | €22.60 | €22.00 |
| €50.00 | €10.00 | €60.00 | €56.50 | €55.00 |
| €100.00 | €20.00 | €120.00 | €113.00 | €110.00 |
| €250.00 | €50.00 | €300.00 | €282.50 | €275.00 |
| €500.00 | €100.00 | €600.00 | €565.00 | €550.00 |
| €1,000.00 | €200.00 | €1,200.00 | €1,130.00 | €1,100.00 |
| €5,000.00 | €1,000.00 | €6,000.00 | €5,650.00 | €5,500.00 |
Taking VAT out of a price in Austria
Divide the gross price by 1 plus the rate. A price of €120.00 including 20% VAT is €120.00 ÷ 1.2 = €100.00 net, so the VAT is €20.00. Taking 20% off €120.00 would give €96.00, which is too low, because the VAT was charged on the net price.
Austria compared with its neighbors
| Country | Standard | Reduced |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 19% | 7% |
| Czech Republic | 21% | 12% |
| Slovakia | 23% | 19%, 5% |
| Hungary | 27% | 18%, 5% |
| Slovenia | 22% | 9.5%, 5% |
| Italy | 22% | 10%, 5%, 4% |
| Switzerland | 8.1% | 3.8%, 2.6% |
| Austria | 20% | 13%, 10%, 4.9% |
Sending a bill? The invoice generator lists net, VAT and gross for you, and the profit margin calculator shows what is left once VAT is out of the price.
Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in Austria?
The standard VAT rate is 20%. Reduced rates of 13%, 10% and 4.9% apply to certain goods and services. These are the rates as of October 1, 2026.
How do I remove 20% VAT from a price?
Divide the gross price by 1.2. For example, €120.00 including VAT is €100.00 before VAT, so the VAT is €20.00.
What is VAT called in Austria?
In Austria, VAT is called Umsatzsteuer (USt). On invoices it appears with the rate next to it, for example "20%", and the net amount, the tax and the gross total are listed separately.