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South Korea VAT calculator 2026

Add or remove 10% VAT for South Korea.

Net (excl. VAT)
โ‚ฉ100
VAT
โ‚ฉ10
Gross (incl. VAT)
โ‚ฉ110

How VAT works in South Korea

The standard VAT rate in South Korea is 10%, applied to most goods and services. For example, adding VAT to a net price of โ‚ฉ100 adds โ‚ฉ10 in tax for a gross price of โ‚ฉ110; removing VAT from โ‚ฉ110 gives back the โ‚ฉ100 net price.

VAT rates in South Korea (2026)
Rate typeRate
Standard rate10%

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Frequently asked questions

What is the VAT rate in South Korea?

The standard VAT rate in South Korea is 10%. Reduced rates may apply to specific goods and services.

How do I remove VAT from a gross price?

Switch to remove mode and enter the gross amount. We divide it by 1 plus the VAT rate to get the net price.

How do I add VAT to a net price?

Use add mode and enter the net amount. We multiply it by 1 plus the VAT rate to get the gross price including VAT.

Are reduced VAT rates included?

The calculator uses the standard rate of 10% by default. Many countries apply reduced rates to food, books or medicine, so check the rate for your specific category.

Is the VAT rate up to date?

We use the current standard rate for South Korea (10%). Rates change only when the law changes, and we update them when that happens.

Approximate 2026 estimate. Simplified model, verify before relying on it. Not tax advice.

Rates updated June 2026