Standard 22% · Reduced 10% · 5% reduced · 4% super-reduced (basic food)
Italy has four IVA (Imposta sul Valore Aggiunto) rates. The standard rate is 22%. A 10% rate covers some food, accommodation, and construction. A 5% rate applies to some social services and goods. The super-reduced 4% rate covers basic foodstuffs and books.
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Add VAT to a net price or remove VAT from a gross total below. Use the editable rate field for reduced rates, special categories, or invoice checks.
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All Italy VAT rates
Type any rate directly in the rate field above to switch rates.
How to use and formula
Enter the amount, use the standard 22% rate or type a reduced rate, then choose whether you want to add VAT to a net price or remove VAT from a gross total.
Gross = net x (1 + rate / 100)
Net = gross / (1 + rate / 100)
VAT amount = gross - net
Example at 22%: €100 net becomes €122.00 gross.
Fast checks for adding or removing VAT at the most common rates.
€122.00 gross
€100.00 x 22% = €22.00 VAT.
€100.00 net
€122.00 ÷ 1.22 = €100.00 before VAT.
Rates and rules on this page were last reviewed in January 2026 against https://www.agenziaentrate.gov.it. Use the linked authority for filing, registrations, or address-specific compliance.
Italy has four IVA rates: 22% standard, 10% for some food and accommodation, 5% for certain social goods, and 4% for basic staple foods and books. Italy's IVA system is complex, with many goods subject to debate about their correct rate classification.
Italy may have reduced, zero-rated, or exempt supplies. Match the product category before applying the standard rate.
To extract VAT, divide by 1 + rate/100 — do not subtract 22% from the total.
Italy's standard IVA rate is 22%. Reduced rates are 10% (some food, hotels), 5% (some social services), and 4% (basic food, books).
To remove 22% Italian IVA: divide by 1.22. €122 ÷ 1.22 = €100 net. The IVA element is €22.
Use this page to add VAT, remove VAT, or check invoice math for Italy. For filing, registration, refunds, or special categories, confirm the current rule with the official source because reduced rates and exemptions can change.