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Bulgaria VAT rates 2026
The standard VAT rate in Bulgaria is 20%. Reduced rates: 9%.
| Standard rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Reduced rates | 9% |
| VAT number prefix | BG (BG + 9 or 10 digits) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-10-12 |
Bulgarian VAT calculator
What is the VAT rate in Bulgaria?
The standard VAT rate in Bulgaria is 20%. Reduced rates of 9% apply to specific goods and services.
How do I add Bulgarian VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.20. For example, €100 net becomes €120.00 including 20% VAT.
How do I remove Bulgarian VAT from a price?
Divide the gross price by 1.20. For example, €100 including VAT is €83.33 net, of which €16.67 is VAT.
Do I charge Bulgarian VAT to a Bulgarian business?
If you sell from another EU country to a VAT-registered business in Bulgaria, you normally invoice without VAT under the reverse charge, and the customer accounts for Bulgarian VAT. Check their BG VAT number in VIES first and keep the proof.
Check a Bulgarian VAT number
Before invoicing a Bulgarian business without VAT, confirm their number is valid in VIES.
VAT rates in other countries
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