VAT (TVA) Calculator – Romania 2026

TL;DR

This page contains 3 VAT utilities:

• VAT overview: see “add VAT” and “extract VAT” side-by-side
• Extract VAT: given a gross amount (VAT included), compute net + VAT
• Add VAT: given a net amount (VAT excluded), compute VAT + gross

If you only need one mode, you can use the dedicated pages:

Who this is for

• Contractors issuing invoices (PFA/SRL), especially when prices are agreed “with VAT” or “without VAT”.
• People preparing offers/quotes and needing consistent VAT math.
• Anyone double-checking invoice totals before sending a document to a client.

How to use it

1. Enter the amount you have (net or gross depending on mode).
2. Set the VAT rate you need (default is 21%).
3. Pick mode:
   • Extract if the amount already includes VAT.
   • Add if the amount is net and you need to add VAT.

VAT basics for contractors (quick clarity)

VAT confusion usually comes from one sentence missing in a contract or email:

“Is this price with VAT or without VAT?”

Net vs gross (VAT context)

• Net (without VAT): service base price
• VAT: the tax amount computed from the base
• Gross (with VAT): net + VAT

Your client might talk in “gross budgets” while you price in “net rates”. This tool exists so you can translate instantly and avoid under/over-quoting.

VAT registration status matters

If you’re not VAT-registered, “adding VAT” may not be relevant to your invoice totals (depending on your situation). If you are VAT-registered, you must be consistent in how you present net/VAT/gross and how you round totals.

When in doubt, confirm your VAT status and invoicing obligations with your accountant.

Worked examples

Example 1: you receive a gross price from a client

Mode: Extract
Input: amount = 1,210 RON, VAT = 21%
Output: net ≈ 1,000 RON and VAT ≈ 210 RON

Example 2: you quote a net day rate and need to invoice gross

Mode: Add
Input: net = 10,000 RON, VAT = 21%
Output: VAT ≈ 2,100 RON, gross ≈ 12,100 RON

Example 3: quick sanity check for discounts

If you apply a discount, decide whether the discount is on net or gross, then run the matching mode.

Example 4: multiple line items (avoid rounding surprises)

If you invoice multiple items, you can:

• add VAT per line item, then sum totals
• or sum net amounts first and then add VAT once

Both can produce slight differences due to rounding. Pick one approach and keep it consistent.

Example 5: client wants “1,000 EUR with VAT included”

Best practice:

1. Keep the currency as-is for VAT math (avoid mixing FX and VAT).
2. Extract VAT from the gross amount in EUR.
3. Convert to RON only if you need it for accounting/reporting.

Edge cases & gotchas

• Always clarify if a number is with VAT or without VAT.
• Don’t mix currencies (convert first, then apply VAT math).
• Rounding: invoices typically require consistent rounding rules; check your invoicing software/accountant.
• Different VAT rates exist; don’t assume 21% for everything.
• VAT registration status matters; VAT math can be irrelevant if you are not VAT registered.

Common contract wording (and what it means)

This is where mistakes happen:

• “10,000 RON + VAT” → 10,000 is net (you must add VAT)
• “10,000 RON VAT included” → 10,000 is gross (you must extract VAT to find the base)
• “10,000 RON all-in” → ambiguous; ask explicitly

FAQ

What’s the difference between “add” and “extract”?

Add: net → gross. Extract: gross → net.

Why does extracting VAT not equal gross * 21%?

Because VAT is a fraction of the net base; when gross already includes VAT you need to divide by (1 + rate).

Should I add VAT on expenses I recharge?

It depends on your invoicing model and VAT status. Don’t guess; confirm with your accountant. This tool is for math — not legal interpretation.

What should I read next?

• VAT practical guide
• Invoice PDF (quick) and Proforma template
• Open e‑Factura XML and Check XML validity

Sources

• Law 141 (2025) (VAT rates): https://legislatie.just.ro/Public/DetaliiDocument/302804
• ANAF: https://www.anaf.ro/

Next steps (IT Jobs List)

For VAT, confusing net vs gross (VAT included) is the #1 source of mistakes. Always confirm what the client actually provided.

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Quick recommendation

• Save your assumptions (rates, breaks, thresholds) so you can reproduce the result.
• If you use the output in an invoice/offer, include a short explanation (what’s included and what’s not).

Practical checklist (IT Jobs List)

• Confirm whether the amount is VAT excluded or VAT included before calculating.
• Pick the correct rate (11% / 21% or custom) and keep the same rounding rule.
• Copy results as: base + VAT + total.