About EU VAT Calculator
A free, accurate tool built to help businesses, freelancers, and SaaS companies navigate EU VAT reverse charge rules — without needing a tax adviser for every invoice.
What is this tool?
EU VAT Calculator is a free static web application that helps businesses determine whether the VAT reverse charge mechanism applies to cross-border B2B services within the European Union.
Under Article 196 of EU VAT Directive 2006/112/EC, when a VAT-registered business in one EU country provides services to a VAT-registered business in another EU country, the customer self-accounts for VAT — meaning the supplier invoices at 0% VAT. This is called the reverse charge.
Getting this wrong — either charging VAT when you shouldn't, or not charging it when you should — can result in compliance issues, delayed payments, and unnecessary complexity. This tool exists to make the determination instant and clear.
Who is it for?
- Freelancers and consultants — quickly check whether to charge VAT when invoicing an EU client in a different country
- SaaS companies — determine whether reverse charge applies to software subscriptions across EU markets, and understand when OSS applies for B2C sales
- Accountants and bookkeepers — verify reverse charge applicability for clients across multiple EU countries
- Small businesses — understand EU VAT obligations before issuing cross-border invoices
- Finance teams — quickly reference VAT rates, legal obligations, and EC Sales List reporting requirements
How it works
Select the supplier country and customer country. The tool immediately determines whether reverse charge applies based on three criteria from the EU VAT Directive:
- Supplier and customer are in different EU member states
- Customer is VAT registered in their country
- The supply is a B2B service where the place of supply is the customer's country
If all three apply, reverse charge is triggered. The tool shows the correct VAT rate (0%), the invoice wording required under Article 196, reporting obligations (EC Sales List), and the customer's local VAT rate for their self-accounting.
Accuracy and limitations
This tool provides guidance based on the general reverse charge rule under Article 196 of EU VAT Directive 2006/112/EC. VAT rates shown reflect standard rates as of 2025.
Some services have special place-of-supply rules that override the general rule — for example, services related to immovable property, passenger transport, restaurant services, and short-term vehicle hire. This tool covers the general B2B services rule only.
VAT rates and rules change. Always verify current rates with your national tax authority and consult a qualified VAT adviser for complex situations or large transactions.
How it's built
EU VAT Calculator is a static website — plain HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript with no server-side processing. It is hosted on GitLab Pages and built with a Node.js page generator that creates all 702 country-pair pages at build time.
The site uses Google Analytics to understand which guides are most useful, and Google AdSense to fund ongoing maintenance. Both are loaded only after cookie consent is given. The cookie consent system implements Google Consent Mode v2 and is fully GDPR compliant.
Disclaimer
EU VAT Calculator does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. The information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice. Always consult a qualified VAT adviser for your specific circumstances.
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