Country rates
VAT in Austria
20% standard rate. The 13% rate covers some services and the 10% rate applies to food, books and rent. No registration threshold: nearly all businesses charge VAT.
| Standard rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Reduced rates | 13%, 10% |
| Currency | EUR |
Worked example
100.00 net plus 20% VAT comes to €120.00.
A €100.00 gross price splits into €83.33 net and €16.67 VAT.
Try the VAT calculatorWhat you should know about Austria VAT
The standard rate of 20% applies to most supplies. Reduced rates of 13% and 10% cover specific categories such as food, books, medicines and transport, and only where the supply fits the exact definition in Austria's tax law.
Registration rules differ by country. In the UK there is a turnover threshold before you must register; in many EU countries it is lower or absent. The guides cover the UK threshold and the EU OSS scheme for cross-border sales.
Rates and rules change. This page is reviewed quarterly against official sources, and you should confirm the applicable rate with the Austria tax authority before filing.