VAT Calculator (Turkey)
Add or extract Turkish VAT at current official rates.
TRY 1,000 + 20% VAT (TRY 200) = TRY 1,200
Calculation breakdown
| Net (tax base) | ₺1.000 |
|---|---|
| VAT amount | ₺200 |
| Gross | ₺1.200 |
VAT (KDV in Turkish) is the value-added tax applied to goods and services in Turkey. Three rates are in force: 1% for basics such as staple food, 10% for the reduced list, and the standard 20%. This tool works in both directions: add VAT to a net price, or extract VAT from a gross price.
How is it calculated?
The two directions use different formulas and are often confused:
- Adding VAT (net → gross):
VAT = base × rate. - Extracting VAT (gross → net):
base = gross / (1 + rate). Dividing — not subtracting a percentage. Taking the rate's percentage off the gross price overstates the tax, because VAT applies to the base, not to the gross amount.
Results are rounded to the kuruş; all arithmetic is integer-based.
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VAT rates | 1% · 10% · 20% | Resmî Gazete 07.07.2023 Sayı 32241 (2026-06-12) |
Example
For a service subject to the standard rate (20%): a 1,000 TRY net invoice gains VAT equal to the base times the rate. Conversely, for a receipt showing a gross (VAT-inclusive) 120 TRY at the standard rate, the base is the gross divided by (1 + rate) — subtracting the percentage directly would overstate the tax. Use the tool above with your own amount and rate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I extract VAT from a VAT-inclusive price?
Divide the gross amount by (1 + rate) to find the base; the difference is the VAT. Subtracting the rate's percentage from the gross price is incorrect.
What are the current VAT rates in Turkey?
Three rates apply: 1% (List I — staple foods and some agricultural goods), 10% (List II), and the standard 20% for everything else.
Who pays VAT?
The final consumer bears it; sellers collect and remit it. Businesses offset the VAT they pay on purchases against the VAT they collect on sales.
Do Turkish retail prices include VAT?
Yes — consumer-facing price tags must show VAT-inclusive prices. Business-to-business quotes are typically given excluding VAT.