VATLebanon VAT Calculator
VAT in Lebanon: add or remove 11% from any amount in LBP, with the result shown instantly.
Lebanon VAT
How to calculate VAT in Lebanon
Adding VAT to a net price
VAT = net × 11 / 100
Gross = net × 1.11
Removing VAT from a gross price
Net = gross / 1.11
VAT = gross − net
A common mistake is to take 11% off the gross price. That gives the wrong figure: the VAT inside a gross price is only 9.91% of it.
VAT rates in Lebanon
Lebanon keeps things simple with a single VAT rate of 11%: there are no reduced rates, so the same percentage applies to every taxable sale. The standard rate is close to the Middle East average of 11.4% and shared with 1 other country in our list.
| Rate | Type |
|---|---|
| 11% | Standard rate |
Official source: finance.gov.lb. Rates checked October 2026.
VAT examples in LBP
Common amounts with 11% VAT added:
| Net | VAT 11% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 100,000 LBP | 11,000 LBP | 111,000 LBP |
| 500,000 LBP | 55,000 LBP | 555,000 LBP |
| 1,000,000 LBP | 110,000 LBP | 1,110,000 LBP |
| 5,000,000 LBP | 550,000 LBP | 5,550,000 LBP |
| 10,000,000 LBP | 1,100,000 LBP | 11,100,000 LBP |
| 100,000,000 LBP | 11,000,000 LBP | 111,000,000 LBP |
Removing VAT from gross prices
| Gross | Net | VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 555,000 LBP | 500,000 LBP | 55,000 LBP |
| 1,110,000 LBP | 1,000,000 LBP | 110,000 LBP |
| 5,550,000 LBP | 5,000,000 LBP | 550,000 LBP |
| 11,100,000 LBP | 10,000,000 LBP | 1,100,000 LBP |
Questions about VAT in Lebanon
What is the VAT rate in Lebanon?
The standard VAT rate in Lebanon is 11%.
How do I add 11% VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.11. For example 5,000,000 LBP × 1.11 = 5,550,000 LBP.
How do I remove VAT from a gross price in Lebanon?
Divide the gross price by 1.11. For example 5,550,000 LBP ÷ 1.11 = 5,000,000 LBP net; the difference is the VAT.
How much of a LBP price is VAT?
At 11%, VAT makes up 9.91% of the gross price (11 ÷ 111).