Spain VAT (IVA) Calculator
Calculate Spanish IVA at the standard 21%, reduced 10%, or super-reduced 4% rate — for Spanish invoices and cross-border EU transactions.
Add or remove Spanish IVA at 21%, 10%, or 4% — instantly shows net, IVA amount, and gross total.
Most goods and services (tipo general)
Formula
Add IVA: Gross = Net × (1 + Rate/100) | Remove IVA: Net = Gross ÷ (1 + Rate/100)
Spain uses the same EU VAT arithmetic. At the standard 21% rate: Net × 1.21 = Gross. To extract the net from a gross price: Gross ÷ 1.21 = Net. At the reduced rate of 10%: Net × 1.10 = Gross.
Worked Example
Scenario: A Madrid marketing agency invoices a domestic client €4,500 net for consulting. Standard IVA at 21% applies.
IVA = €4,500 × 21% = €945.00
Gross = €4,500 + €945 = €5,445.00
Note: Spain applies IVA differently in the Canary Islands (IGIC), Ceuta, and Melilla, where mainland IVA does not apply. Always confirm the delivery location before invoicing.
Common Mistakes
- Applying mainland IVA to the Canary Islands. The Canary Islands use a separate tax called IGIC (Impuesto General Indirecto Canario) with different rates (standard 7%), not mainland IVA. Invoices to Canary Islands addresses must use IGIC rates, not 21%.
- Confusing reduced-rate food categories. Spain applies 10% to most food products, but 4% to basic staples such as bread, flour, milk, eggs, fruit, and vegetables. The distinction is enforced and errors can result in underpayment or overpayment of IVA.
- Missing IRPF withholding on professional invoices. Spanish professional invoices (autónomos, freelancers) typically include an IRPF (income tax) withholding deduction, usually 15%, in addition to IVA. The net payment to the supplier is reduced by this withholding, which the client pays directly to the Agencia Tributaria.
Guide
How to Use
- 1
Select the IVA rate
Choose 21% standard for most services and goods, 10% for food and hospitality, 4% for basic staples and medicines, or 0% for zero-rated and exempt supplies.
- 2
Choose Add or Remove
Add IVA to a net price to get the gross, or extract the net from a gross price that already includes IVA.
- 3
Enter the amount
Type the price in euros. The percentage calculation works identically for any currency.
- 4
Click Calculate
The result shows the net amount, IVA, and gross price. Use the copy button to paste into an invoice or record.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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