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Bulgaria VAT calculator
Add or remove Bulgarian VAT (20% or 9%) from any amount.
Standard rate 20%, reduced 9% for certain categories. Current as of 2026-06-05. See VAT registration in Bulgaria.
How Bulgarian VAT is calculated
VAT is charged on the taxable base — the price of the goods or services before tax. The standard rate is 20%; a reduced 9% rate applies to certain categories.
- Adding VAT: VAT = base × 20% ; gross = base × 1.20
- Removing VAT: base = gross ÷ 1.20 ; VAT = gross − base
| Example | Net | VAT 20% | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add VAT to €1,000.00 | €1,000.00 | €200.00 | €1,200.00 |
| Remove VAT from €1,200.00 | €1,000.00 | €200.00 | €1,200.00 |
Who charges VAT
Only VAT-registered persons charge VAT and reclaim input VAT. Registration is mandatory above €51,130 of taxable turnover per calendar year and voluntary at any time. See VAT registration and invoicing rules.
Rates current as of 2026-06-05. This calculator is indicative and is not tax advice.
Bulgaria VAT calculator — FAQ
What is the VAT rate in Bulgaria?
The standard rate is 20%, with a reduced 9% rate for certain categories of supply. Zero-rated and exempt supplies also exist.
How do I add VAT to a net amount?
Multiply by the rate: €1,000.00 × 20% = €200.00 VAT, giving €1,200.00 gross.
How do I extract VAT from a gross amount?
Divide by 1 + the rate, don't subtract the percentage. From €1,200.00 gross the net is €1,000.00 and the VAT is €200.00. Subtracting 20% from the gross gives a different — and wrong — figure.
When must a Bulgarian company register for VAT?
Registration is mandatory above €51,130 of taxable turnover per calendar year, and voluntary at any time. Cross-border supplies often trigger registration earlier — see VAT registration in Bulgaria.
Is VAT charged in euro or leva in 2026?
Bulgaria joined the euro area on 1 January 2026, so invoices and returns are in euro at the fixed rate of €1 = 1.95583 BGN.
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