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.