El Salvador VAT Calculator

The standard VAT rate in El Salvador is 13% on most goods and services.

Enter the amount and VAT rate, then choose whether to add or remove VAT to get your results.

Yes, you can enter any VAT rate manually to match specific scenarios.

“Add VAT” calculates the VAT amount to be added on top of the net price.

“Remove VAT” extracts the VAT included in a gross price to find the original price before VAT.

Yes, some essential goods and services may be exempt or subject to reduced VAT rates.

VAT rates are set by the government and don’t change frequently but it’s best to check official updates regularly.

Yes, registered businesses can often claim input VAT credits on purchases related to their operations.

It depends on the seller’s pricing practice; prices can be VAT-inclusive or VAT-exclusive.

The calculator shows numeric results; the local currency is the Salvadoran colón or US dollars (widely used).

Yes, it helps quickly determine VAT amounts for billing and accounting purposes.

Yes, imported goods are generally subject to VAT upon entry into El Salvador.

Businesses must file VAT returns regularly with the Dirección General de Impuestos Internos (DGII).

The calculator will treat invalid or empty input as zero to prevent errors in calculation.

You can visit the official tax authority website or trusted financial portals for the most accurate VAT rates.