Country tax profile · 2026
Austria VAT / sales tax
How Austria taxes VAT / sales
Austria charges a standard VAT/GST of 20% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Austria and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Austria's VAT / sales tax compares
Austria's VAT / sales tax of 20% is the 27th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Europe average of 18.4%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Belarus (20%) · Madagascar (20%) · Bulgaria (20%) · United Kingdom (20%) · France (20%) · Turkey (20%)
Who is a tax resident of Austria?
Domicile (home available) in Austria or habitual abode (physical presence >6 months). Worldwide income taxed.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Austria?
Austria charges a standard VAT/GST of 20% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.