VERI*FACTU arrives in 2027. Affected businesses will need to adapt their invoicing software. What it means for you →
VAT calculator
Add VAT to a taxable amount or extract it from an amount that already includes VAT. Choose the rate and calculation direction to see the taxable amount, VAT and total instantly.
For retailers covered by Spain’s retail equivalence surcharge scheme.
How it is calculated
VAT is calculated on the taxable amount. When adding VAT, we multiply the taxable amount by the rate (21%, 10%, 4% or 0%) and add it: total = taxable amount × (1 + rate).
When extracting VAT from a total that already includes it, we reverse the calculation: taxable amount = total ÷ (1 + rate), and the VAT amount is the difference between the total and taxable amount.
The applicable rate depends on the goods or services. Most activities use the standard 21% rate; hospitality, transport and housing often use 10%; certain foods and books use 4%.
When the retail equivalence surcharge is enabled, we add the surcharge linked to each rate: 5.2% with 21% VAT, 1.4% with 10% VAT and 0.5% with 4% VAT (the exempt rate has no surcharge). This is a special scheme for retailers: the supplier charges it on the invoice and the retailer is generally relieved from filing VAT returns for those sales.
Illustrative calculation. This is not tax or employment advice; your specific circumstances may differ.
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Self-employed invoice calculator
Calculate VAT and personal income tax withholding on an invoice. See the invoice total and net amount receivable.
Self-employed contribution
Your monthly and annual contribution by income band under Spain’s income-based contribution system.
True cost of hiring
From gross salary to total employer cost, with employer Social Security itemised.
The deadline is already on the calendar. Your new gestoría can be too.
Limited places in the pilot programme for self-employed people. Tell us about your business and we’ll let you know whether Zolven can already run its back office.
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