Nepal VAT Calculator (13%)
Add Nepal's standard 13% VAT to a price, or work out the VAT-exclusive price from a VAT-inclusive amount — Nepal's VAT rate has been a flat 13% since 1997 under the VAT Act 2052, unchanged for FY 2082/83.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nepal's VAT rate?
A flat 13%, unchanged since VAT was introduced in Nepal on 16 November 1997 under the VAT Act 2052 (1995), and unchanged by the most recent Finance Act for FY 2082/83.
Who has to register for VAT in Nepal?
Businesses with annual turnover above NPR 50 lakh for goods, or NPR 30 lakh for services or mixed goods/services, per Section 10 of the VAT Act — registration is required within 30 days of crossing the threshold.
Are all goods and services subject to 13% VAT?
No — Schedule 1 of the VAT Act exempts certain categories such as basic food items, agricultural products, education, healthcare, and financial services. Exported goods and services are zero-rated.