VATCalculate VAT in Uruguay
VAT in Uruguay: add or remove 22% from any amount in UYU, with the result shown instantly.
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How to calculate VAT in Uruguay
Adding VAT to a net price
VAT = net × 22 / 100
gross = net × 1.22
Removing VAT from a gross price
net = gross / 1.22
VAT = gross − net
A common mistake is to take 22% off the gross price. That gives the wrong figure: the VAT inside a gross price is only 18.03% of it.
VAT rates in Uruguay
The standard VAT rate in Uruguay is 22%. Reduced rates: 10%. This is above the average for Americas (14.2%). Worldwide ranking by standard rate: #14 of 159 countries.
Official source: gub.uy. Rates checked: October 2026.
VAT examples in UYU
Common amounts with 22% VAT added:
| Net | VAT 22% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 100.00 UYU | 22.00 UYU | 122.00 UYU |
| 500.00 UYU | 110.00 UYU | 610.00 UYU |
| 1,000.00 UYU | 220.00 UYU | 1,220.00 UYU |
| 5,000.00 UYU | 1,100.00 UYU | 6,100.00 UYU |
| 10,000.00 UYU | 2,200.00 UYU | 12,200.00 UYU |
| 100,000.00 UYU | 22,000.00 UYU | 122,000.00 UYU |
Removing VAT from gross prices
| Gross | Net | VAT 22% |
|---|---|---|
| 610.00 UYU | 500.00 UYU | 110.00 UYU |
| 1,220.00 UYU | 1,000.00 UYU | 220.00 UYU |
| 6,100.00 UYU | 5,000.00 UYU | 1,100.00 UYU |
| 12,200.00 UYU | 10,000.00 UYU | 2,200.00 UYU |
Questions about VAT in Uruguay
What is the VAT rate in Uruguay?
The standard VAT rate in Uruguay is 22%. Reduced rates: 10%.
How do I add 22% VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.22. For example 5,000.00 UYU × 1.22 = 6,100.00 UYU.
How do I remove VAT from a gross price?
Divide the gross price by 1.22. For example 6,100.00 UYU ÷ 1.22 = 5,000.00 UYU net; the difference is the VAT.
What share of a gross price is VAT?
At 22%, VAT makes up 18.03% of the gross price (22 ÷ 122).