Bulgaria VAT Calculator (20%)

Add Bulgarian VAT at the 20% standard rate, or take it out of a VAT-inclusive price — in EUR.

VAT €20.00

Price excluding VAT €100.00

Price including VAT €120.00

In words 100 plus 20% VAT is 120

What this calculates

The standard VAT rate in Bulgaria is 20%. Locally the tax is called DDS (ДДС). It is added to the net price of most goods and services, so a business charges the net price plus 20%, and the customer pays the gross figure. To find the net price inside a VAT-inclusive price, divide by 1.2 — subtracting 20% from the gross price would leave you short, because the VAT was worked out on the smaller, net amount. Like every EU country, Bulgaria also taxes some goods and services at lower rates or exempts them; if that applies to what you sell, type your rate into the calculator.

Formula

adding VAT     gross = net × 1.2
removing VAT   net   = gross ÷ 1.2
VAT amount     vat   = gross − net

Example

Adding Bulgarian VAT at 20% to €100.00 gives €20.00 of VAT and a gross price of €120.00. Going the other way, €120.00 including VAT divided by 1.2 gives back the net price of €100.00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the VAT rate in Bulgaria?

The standard rate is 20%, and it applies to most goods and services. Some items are taxed at reduced rates or are exempt, depending on exactly what is sold. Check with Bulgaria's tax authority if you are unsure which rate applies to you.

What is VAT called in Bulgaria?

DDS (ДДС). On invoices and receipts you will usually see it under that name or its abbreviation, next to the rate charged.

How do I remove 20% VAT from a price?

Divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.2. The result is the net price, and the difference is the VAT. For example, €120.00 ÷ 1.2 = €100.00, so the VAT is €20.00.

Does the same rate apply everywhere in the country?

Usually, but not always: in a few EU countries certain regions, islands or territories use different rates or sit outside the EU VAT area. If you trade in one of those places, use its local rate.

How current is this rate?

It was last checked against the European Commission's published rates on 2026-11-03, and is re-checked at least every January, when rates most often change.

Sources

VAT calculators for other EU countries

The same calculator, set to each country's standard rate and currency.