VAT Calculator (₨ - Nepali Rupees)
Calculate VAT, Net, and Gross amounts easily in Nepali Rupees.
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How VAT Calculator Works
Our VAT calculator is a simple yet powerful tool that helps you quickly determine Value Added Tax amounts in Nepali Rupees. Here's how it works:
Adding VAT to Net Price
When you want to calculate the total price including VAT from a net price:
- Enter the net price (price without VAT)
- Select the appropriate VAT rate
- Choose "Add VAT to Net Price"
- Click Calculate to see the VAT amount and gross price
Removing VAT from Gross Price
When you have a gross price and want to find out the VAT amount and net price:
- Enter the gross price (price including VAT)
- Select the appropriate VAT rate
- Choose "Remove VAT from Gross Price"
- Click Calculate to see the VAT amount and net price
The calculator uses the formula: VAT Amount = Price × (VAT Rate / 100) and automatically handles both calculation directions based on your selection.
VAT in Nepal - Important Information
Standard VAT Rate
The standard VAT rate in Nepal is 13% as per the current tax laws. This applies to most goods and services unless specifically exempted or subject to a different rate.
VAT Registration
Businesses with annual turnover exceeding NPR 20 lakh (2 million) must register for VAT in Nepal. Registration can be done through the Inland Revenue Department.
VAT Exemptions
Some goods and services are exempt from VAT in Nepal, including basic food items, educational services, healthcare services, and agricultural products.
Filing VAT Returns
Registered businesses must file VAT returns on a monthly basis by the 25th of the following month. Late filing may result in penalties.
VAT Calculator Use Cases
Small Business Owners
Quickly calculate VAT to add to your product prices or determine how much VAT you've paid on business expenses in Nepali Rupees.
Freelancers & Contractors
Easily calculate VAT to include in your invoices or determine the net amount from payments received from clients in Nepal.
Online Sellers
Determine the correct VAT amount for products sold in Nepal with the standard 13% rate or other applicable rates.
Accountants & Bookkeepers
Quickly verify VAT calculations during financial reviews or when preparing tax returns for clients in Nepal.
Consumers
Understand how much VAT you're paying on purchases in Nepal or calculate the pre-VAT price of items.
Students & Educators
Learn about VAT calculations for economics, business, or accounting courses with Nepali context and currency.
Frequently Asked Questions
VAT (Value Added Tax) in Nepal is a consumption tax levied on the supply of goods and services at each stage of production and distribution. The current standard VAT rate in Nepal is 13%.
Businesses with an annual turnover exceeding NPR 20 lakh (2 million) are required to register for VAT in Nepal. Businesses below this threshold can voluntarily register.
Net price is the price before VAT is added. Gross price is the final price that includes VAT. For example, if an item costs NPR 1000 net and VAT is 13%, the gross price would be NPR 1130.
VAT-registered businesses in Nepal must file returns on a monthly basis, by the 25th day of the following month. For example, the VAT return for January must be filed by February 25th.
Yes, there are penalties for late filing of VAT returns in Nepal. The penalty is typically a fixed amount plus interest on any outstanding VAT payments. It's important to file returns on time to avoid these penalties.
Yes, if the VAT you have paid on business purchases (input tax) exceeds the VAT you have collected on sales (output tax) in a given period, you can claim a refund from the Inland Revenue Department.
Some items exempt from VAT in Nepal include: basic food grains, educational services, healthcare services, agricultural products (unprocessed), books and newspapers, and public transportation services.
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