Value Added Tax (VAT) rates across European Union member states and selected non-EU countries. Hungary has the highest VAT at 27%; Luxembourg the lowest in the EU at 17%.
| Country | Standard VAT Rate |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 27% |
| Finland | 25.5% |
| Denmark | 25% |
| Sweden | 25% |
| Croatia | 25% |
| Greece | 24% |
| Ireland | 23% |
| Poland | 23% |
| Portugal | 23% |
| Italy | 22% |
| Slovenia | 22% |
| Estonia | 22% |
| Latvia | 21% |
| Lithuania | 21% |
| Belgium | 21% |
| Czech Republic | 21% |
| Spain | 21% |
| Netherlands | 21% |
| Austria | 20% |
| Bulgaria | 20% |
| France | 20% |
| Slovakia | 20% |
| Romania | 19% |
| Germany | 19% |
| Cyprus | 19% |
| Malta | 18% |
| Luxembourg | 17% |
Rates as of 2025. Most EU countries also have reduced rates (5–15%) for essentials like food, medicine, and books. EU minimum standard VAT rate is 15%.
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