VAT Calculator, Finland
Free VAT calculator for UK and EU businesses. Add VAT, remove VAT, or calculate the VAT amount for any price. Supports UK standard rate (20%), reduced rate (5%), and custom VAT rates. Instant reverse VAT calculation.
Finland applies a 24% standard VAT rate (Arvonlisavero / ALV). Reduced rates of 14% (food, animal feed) and 10% (books, medicines, passenger transport, culture) apply to essential categories.
Finland increased its standard VAT rate from 24% to 25.5% in September 2024. Verify the current rate if calculating for recent transactions.
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General calculator →Frequently Asked Questions, VAT Calculator in Finland
What is the VAT rate in Finland?↓
Finland's standard VAT rate (ALV - Arvonlisavero) was increased to 25.5% in September 2024, up from 24%. A reduced rate of 14% applies to food, non-alcoholic beverages, animal feed, and restaurant and catering services. A 10% rate applies to books, medicines, passenger transport, cultural and sporting events, and hotel accommodation. Check the current rate for the transaction date as the 2024 increase may affect your calculations.
What is exempt from VAT in Finland?↓
Finnish VAT exemptions include: healthcare services, social welfare services, educational services provided by recognised institutions, most financial and insurance services, residential property leasing, and postal services. Finland follows EU VAT directives, so exempt categories align broadly with other EU member states. Exempt businesses cannot reclaim input VAT on their purchases.
When must a business register for VAT in Finland?↓
Finnish businesses must register for VAT (ALV) once annual taxable turnover exceeds EUR 15,000. Businesses below this threshold may voluntarily register. Foreign businesses without a Finnish establishment must register from their first taxable supply in Finland with no threshold, or use the EU OSS scheme for B2C digital services and distance selling. Registration is with the Finnish Tax Administration (Vero).
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