VATCalculate VAT in Poland
VAT in Poland: add or remove 23% or one of the reduced rates from any amount in PLN, with the result shown instantly.
Poland VAT
How to calculate VAT in Poland
Adding VAT to a net price
VAT = net × 23 / 100
Gross = net × 1.23
Removing VAT from a gross price
Net = gross / 1.23
VAT = gross − net
Do not subtract 23% from the total to find the net price — divide by 1.23 instead. Subtracting the percentage removes too much, because VAT is only 18.70% of the gross amount.
VAT rates in Poland
Poland uses 3 VAT rates: a standard rate of 23%, reduced rates of 8%, 5%. The standard rate is above the Europe average of 20% and shared with 3 other countries in our list.
Poland's 8% rate covers many services such as passenger transport and some construction work, while 5% applies to basic food, books and periodicals.
Official source: podatki.gov.pl. Rates checked October 2026.
VAT examples in PLN
Common amounts with 23% VAT added:
| Net | VAT 23% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 PLN | 2.30 PLN | 12.30 PLN |
| 50.00 PLN | 11.50 PLN | 61.50 PLN |
| 100.00 PLN | 23.00 PLN | 123.00 PLN |
| 500.00 PLN | 115.00 PLN | 615.00 PLN |
| 1,000.00 PLN | 230.00 PLN | 1,230.00 PLN |
| 10,000.00 PLN | 2,300.00 PLN | 12,300.00 PLN |
Removing VAT from gross prices
| Gross | Net | VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 61.50 PLN | 50.00 PLN | 11.50 PLN |
| 123.00 PLN | 100.00 PLN | 23.00 PLN |
| 615.00 PLN | 500.00 PLN | 115.00 PLN |
| 1,230.00 PLN | 1,000.00 PLN | 230.00 PLN |
Questions about VAT in Poland
What is the VAT rate in Poland?
The standard VAT rate in Poland is 23%. Reduced rates of 8%, 5% apply to selected goods and services.
How do I add 23% VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.23. For example 500.00 PLN × 1.23 = 615.00 PLN.
How do I remove VAT from a gross price in Poland?
Divide the gross price by 1.23. For example 615.00 PLN ÷ 1.23 = 500.00 PLN net; the difference is the VAT.
How much of a PLN price is VAT?
At 23%, VAT makes up 18.70% of the gross price (23 ÷ 123).