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 23 Sept 2026. See VAT registration in Bulgaria.
How Bulgarian VAT is calculated
VAT is charged on the taxable base, i.e. the price of the goods or services before tax. The standard rate is 20%; a reduced 9% rate applies to a few supplies such as hotel accommodation.
- 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.
Running a VAT-registered company in Bulgaria? Monthly VAT returns, sales and purchase ledgers and VIES reports are part of our accounting services, in English.
Rates current as of 23 Sept 2026. 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 a few supplies listed in the law, such as hotel accommodation. Restaurant and catering services have been taxed at 20% since 1 January 2025. 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, 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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