Nepal VAT calculator
Nepal levies Value Added Tax at a single standard rate of 13% under the Value Added Tax Act, 2052, with exports zero-rated (0%) and a limited list of basic goods and services VAT-exempt.
Add 13% VAT to a price, or back it out of a VAT-inclusive amount, in one tap, with a clear net, VAT and gross breakdown. Based on the Value Added Tax Act, 2052.
Your amount
Add 13% VAT on top of a VAT-exclusive price.
Standard VAT rate13%
Nepal levies a single 13% VAT. Exports are zero-rated and basic goods & services may be exempt (nil VAT).
Total price with VAT
Rs 11,300
VAT amount: Rs 1,300
Net (excl. VAT)
Rs 10,000
VAT @ 13%
Rs 1,300
Gross (incl. VAT)
Rs 11,300
| Price excluding VAT | Rs 10,000 |
| VAT at 13% | Rs 1,300 |
| Price including VAT | Rs 11,300 |
An estimate for guidance. VAT-exempt and zero-rated supplies carry no VAT. This is not an official Inland Revenue Department assessment.
How VAT is calculated in Nepal
VAT is a single 13% tax on the value of taxable goods and services. Whether you are pricing a sale or reading a bill, it is the same rate, applied two ways.
Adding VAT
Multiply the net (VAT-exclusive) price by 1.13. The extra 13% is the VAT you charge or pay on top.
Removing VAT
Divide a VAT-inclusive total by 1.13 to find the net price. The difference is the VAT already inside the figure.
Exempt & zero-rated
Basic foods, education and health are exempt (no VAT); exports are zero-rated at 0%. Everything else is taxed at 13%.
VAT in Nepal, answered
What is the VAT rate in Nepal?+
Nepal levies Value Added Tax at a single standard rate of 13% under the Value Added Tax Act, 2052. The rate has been unchanged for years. Exports are zero-rated (0%) and a limited list of basic goods and services is VAT-exempt.
How do I add 13% VAT to a price in Nepal?+
Multiply the VAT-exclusive (net) price by 1.13. For example, a Rs 10,000 net price becomes Rs 11,300, of which Rs 1,300 is VAT. Choose 'Price without VAT' in the calculator above to do this automatically.
How do I remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive amount?+
Divide the VAT-inclusive (gross) amount by 1.13 to get the net price; the difference is the VAT. For example, Rs 11,300 inclusive becomes Rs 10,000 net and Rs 1,300 VAT. Choose 'Price with VAT' in the calculator to back out the VAT.
Which goods and services are VAT-exempt in Nepal?+
Exempt supplies include basic unprocessed agricultural products, education, health services, public passenger transport, and certain financial services, among others. Exempt supplies carry no VAT, while exports are zero-rated at 0%.
Who must register for VAT in Nepal?+
Businesses crossing the turnover threshold must register for VAT, and some categories must register regardless of turnover. Registered businesses charge 13% VAT on taxable supplies and can offset VAT paid on their purchases (input tax).
Sources & data note
Nepal's standard VAT rate is 13% under the Value Added Tax Act, 2052, administered by the Inland Revenue Department. This calculator gives an estimate for guidance and is not an official IRD assessment.