Nepal VAT Calculator
Calculate 13% VAT (Value Added Tax) on products and services in Nepal.
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VAT Breakdown
Price (excluding VAT)—
VAT Amount—
Total (including VAT)—
How VAT is calculated in Nepal
VAT (Value Added Tax) in Nepal is currently 13% on most goods and services. Some essential items are VAT-exempt.
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Example: NPR 10,000 product
VAT = 10,000 × 0.13 = NPR 1,300
Total = NPR 11,300
VAT Amount = Price × (VAT Rate / 100)Total Price = Price + VAT AmountRemove VAT:
Price without VAT = Total Price / (1 + VAT Rate/100)VAT Amount = Total Price - Price without VATExample: NPR 10,000 product
VAT = 10,000 × 0.13 = NPR 1,300
Total = NPR 11,300
FAQs
What is VAT in Nepal?
VAT is a 13% tax on goods and services. Businesses collect it from customers and pay it to the government.
What items are VAT-exempt?
Basic food items (rice, lentils, vegetables), education, healthcare, financial services, and exports are generally VAT-exempt.
Do I need to register for VAT?
Yes, if your annual turnover exceeds NPR 50 lakh (5 million). Registration is optional below this threshold.
How do I claim VAT refund?
Registered businesses can claim input VAT (VAT paid on purchases) against output VAT (VAT collected from sales).
Is VAT included in prices?
Most retail prices in Nepal include VAT. Wholesale and business-to-business transactions usually exclude VAT.