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VAT Calculator

Add or remove VAT on amounts using Sweden's common VAT rates (25%, 12%, 6%).

VAT calculation

Choose whether to add or remove VAT and enter the amount and VAT rate.

Choose whether to add VAT to a net amount or remove VAT from a gross amount.

Choose 25% for most sales, 12% for cases such as restaurant services and hotels, or 6% for food from 1 April 2026, books, and passenger transport.

Enter net amount (if adding VAT) or gross amount (if removing VAT).

Results

Your VAT calculation with all amounts clearly broken down.

Gross amount (incl. VAT)
SEK 1,250

Total amount including VAT.

Details

Net amount (excl. VAT)
SEK 1,000

Amount without VAT.

VAT amount
SEK 250

The sum of the VAT.

Analysis & guidance

  • Check invoices

    Use the calculator to verify that VAT has been calculated correctly on invoices you receive or send.

  • Set correct prices

    When pricing products or services, add the correct VAT rate to your net price to get the final customer price.

  • Simplify accounting

    Quickly extract VAT from total purchases or sales to prepare your VAT reporting.

FAQ

What is VAT (moms) in Sweden?

VAT (moms) is a consumption tax added to many goods and services. In Sweden, common VAT rates are 25% (standard), 12% (reduced), and 6% (lowest).

How do I add VAT to a net amount?

Choose “Add VAT”, enter the net amount (excluding VAT), and select the VAT rate. The calculator shows the VAT amount and the gross total (including VAT).

How do I remove VAT from a gross amount?

Choose “Remove VAT”, enter the gross amount (including VAT), and select the VAT rate. The calculator extracts the VAT amount and shows the net amount.

What’s the difference between net and gross?

Net is the amount excluding VAT. Gross is the total including VAT. For pricing and invoices, it’s important to be clear about which one you’re using.

Are all goods and services subject to VAT?

No. Some areas can be VAT-exempt (for example parts of healthcare and education). This calculator covers the common rates when VAT is applicable.

What VAT rate applies to food in Sweden in 2026?

From 1 April 2026, food and takeaway meals normally carry 6% VAT. Food and drink supplied as restaurant or catering services remain at 12%. The temporary food reduction runs through 31 December 2027.

How does the VAT calculator work?

The VAT calculator helps you quickly calculate gross and net amounts using Sweden's common VAT rates. Enter an amount, select a VAT rate (25%, 12%, or 6%), and choose whether to add or remove VAT. The calculator immediately shows the net amount, VAT amount, and gross amount.

Sweden's VAT rates

Sweden's standard VAT rate is 25% for most goods and services. From 1 April 2026, food and takeaway meals normally carry 6%, while restaurant and catering services and hotels remain at 12%. Books, newspapers, and passenger transport are other common 6% cases. Some areas, including parts of healthcare and education, are VAT-exempt.

Use the calculator in your business

As a business owner, you often need to calculate the correct price including VAT or extract VAT from a gross amount. The calculator makes it easy to check invoices, set prices, and prepare VAT reporting. It clearly shows all three amounts so you can verify the calculations.

About VAT (moms) in Sweden

VAT (moms) is a consumption tax that’s added to many goods and services. In Sweden, the most common VAT rates are 25%, 12%, and 6%.

This article explains how VAT works and how to use the calculator to add or remove VAT correctly.

Food VAT changed on 1 April 2026

From 1 April 2026, food and takeaway meals in Sweden normally carry 6% VAT. Food and drink supplied as a restaurant or catering service remain at 12%. What matters is not only the product: table service, washing-up, crockery, and access to a restaurant-style area can make the sale a service.

For example, a loaf bought to take home from a café normally has 6% VAT, while coffee and a pastry eaten at the café’s table normally have 12%. The temporary food VAT reduction runs through 31 December 2027.

Net vs gross (the most common confusion)

  • Net amount: price excluding VAT.
  • Gross amount: total price including VAT.

If you’re checking an invoice or setting a price, always confirm whether the amount is net or gross.

When do you add VAT?

Use Add VAT when you have a net amount (excl. VAT) and want to calculate:

  • VAT amount
  • Gross amount (incl. VAT)

This is common when setting prices for customers.

When do you remove VAT?

Use Remove VAT when you have a gross amount (incl. VAT) and want to extract:

  • VAT amount
  • Net amount (excl. VAT)

This is common when you receive a total price and need the VAT part for bookkeeping.

Practical tips

  • Choose the correct VAT rate for the good/service you’re working with.
  • Some areas can be VAT-exempt (for example parts of healthcare and education). If VAT does not apply, the calculator is not needed.
  • Rounding matters on invoices—treat the calculator as a clear estimate, then match your invoice rounding rules.

How to read this calculator

These results are meant as guidance. They are based on rules, assumptions, and simplified models that can differ from your exact real-world situation.

Estimate, not a legal decision

Use the result as decision support and planning help. For high-stakes choices, confirm the details with the relevant authority, lender, employer, or adviser.

Methodology

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