VAT Calculator
VAT calculator — work out VAT in an instant
- Veroton hinta
- 100,00 €
- ALV 25,5 %
- 25,50 €
- Verollinen hinta
- 125,50 €
Yleinen ALV-kanta on 25,5 %. Alennettu 13,5 %:n kanta koskee mm. elintarvikkeita, ravintolapalveluita, kirjoja, liikuntapalveluita ja henkilökuljetuksia, ja 10 %:n kanta sanoma- ja aikakauslehtiä. Tarkista omaan myyntiisi sovellettava kanta.
Which VAT rate applies to my sales?
The general VAT rate in Finland is 25.5%, and it applies to most goods and services. The reduced rate of 13.5% covers, among other things, foodstuffs, restaurant and catering services and many items that previously fell under the 10% rate, while the 10% rate covers, for example, newspapers and magazines. It's worth checking the Finnish Tax Administration's guidance to confirm which rate applies to your own sales.
As a light entrepreneur, you don't need to worry about VAT: Truster automatically applies the correct VAT to your invoicing on your behalf. You always see both the price excluding VAT and the price including VAT clearly — even before you send the invoice.
What VAT means in practice
VAT is a consumption tax that the seller adds to the price and collects from the customer. The seller doesn't keep the tax, but pays it forward to the authorities. In practice, this means your invoice always shows two figures: the price excluding VAT, which is your own share for the work or product, and the price including VAT, which is what the customer ultimately pays.
As a light entrepreneur, you don't set up your own company, but you still invoice customers for your own work. It's worth understanding what makes up the VAT-inclusive price, even if you don't file VAT returns yourself. Once you know which rate applies to your sales, you can price your work correctly and clearly explain the invoice to your customer.
When VAT registration becomes relevant
VAT liability generally depends on how much business you do and what kind. As your activity grows more regular or expands, it's worth checking the Finnish Tax Administration's up-to-date guidance to see when registration becomes relevant for your particular situation. Thresholds and rules can change, so they shouldn't be assessed based on a rule of thumb alone.
As a light entrepreneur, you don't need to keep track of this threshold yourself. Truster monitors your invoicing and handles VAT-related obligations on your behalf, if and when they apply. That means you can focus on your work instead of browsing tax legislation between invoices.
How to read the calculator's result
The calculator works in both directions. You can enter the price excluding VAT and see how much VAT is added and what the final VAT-inclusive price is. Or you can start from the VAT-inclusive price — for example an amount agreed with a customer — and calculate backwards to see how much of it is tax and how much is the VAT-free portion.
Choose the correct rate in the calculator based on your sales: 25.5%, 13.5% or 10%. Once the rate is correct, the result tells you directly the amount you can put on the invoice as the price excluding VAT and as the total price including VAT. This helps you avoid mistakes before the invoice even reaches your customer.
Key points to remember about VAT
- VAT is a consumption tax that the customer pays and the seller passes on to the authorities.
- The price excluding VAT is your own share; the price including VAT is what the customer sees on the invoice.
- The correct VAT rate depends on the nature of the service or product you sell.
- Always check the Finnish Tax Administration's up-to-date guidance to see when VAT liability applies to you.
- As a light entrepreneur, Truster handles VAT matters in your invoicing on your behalf.
Frequently asked questions about the VAT calculator
Do I need to register for VAT myself as a light entrepreneur?
As a light entrepreneur, you don't set up your own company, and Truster handles VAT-related obligations in your invoicing on your behalf. You don't need to file VAT returns yourself.
How do I know which VAT rate I should use?
The rate depends on what you're selling. The general rate of 25.5% applies to most services and goods, while foodstuffs and restaurant services, for example, fall under the reduced 13.5% rate, and newspapers and magazines fall under the 10% rate. It's worth checking the Finnish Tax Administration's guidance to confirm the rate for your own sales.
Can I calculate both the price excluding and including VAT with the same calculator?
Yes. The calculator works in both directions: you can enter the price excluding VAT and get the price including VAT, or enter the price including VAT and see the VAT-free portion.
Can I see the VAT amount before sending the invoice?
Yes. Truster shows you both the price excluding VAT and the price including VAT before you send the invoice to your customer, so you know exactly what you're invoicing for.
What should I do if I'm not sure of the correct VAT rate?
It's worth checking the Finnish Tax Administration's guidance, since rates vary depending on the product or service sold. As a light entrepreneur, you can also contact Truster's customer service, which serves customers in Finnish and English.
Invoice without VAT worries
With Truster, VAT is handled automatically — you focus on the work.