Calculation and refund of VAT

Here you can read about the calculation of VAT, recalculation of partially deducted VAT and refund of VAT to both Estonian taxable persons and foreign economic operators. Estonian VAT payers have the right to request a refund of VAT on goods and services acquired in other Member States which they use for taxable supply in Estonia. In certain cases, it is also possible to apply for a refund of VAT from third countries.

Handbook “Calculation and refund of VAT”

Deduction of input value added tax

Input value added tax is (subsection 3 of § 29 of the VAT Act):

  • VAT to be paid on goods or services which a taxable person acquires or receives from another taxable person;
  • VAT paid or to be paid by a taxable person on imported goods;
  • VAT calculated by a taxable person on the taxable value of services the place of supply of which is Estonia and which are received from a foreign person engaged in business who is not registered as a taxable person in Estonia;
  • VAT calculated by a taxable person on the taxable value of goods acquired by way of intra-Community acquisition, goods installed or assembled which are acquired, goods acquired by way of a triangular transaction or other goods which are acquired and on which the taxable person is required to calculate VAT pursuant to the VAT Act.

Last updated on 08.01.2025

Last updated: 05.11.2025

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