VAT (IVA) Calculator for El Salvador
The calculator
IVA
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Figures checked November 2026. A guide only, not tax, legal or financial advice.
Sources for the calculator
How the calculation works
- Adding IVA: the price times 1.13.
- Taking IVA out: the amount with IVA divided by 1.13 gives the price before IVA.
- Monthly return: IVA charged on local sales (debits) less IVA paid on purchases (credits). A negative result is carried to the next month.
Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: El Salvador, other taxes1
Housing rent, interest from local financial institutions, authorised education and some public health services are exempt. Companies in free zones and service parks can be exempt on their imports and local purchases.1
Worked example
| Example | Amount |
|---|---|
| Price before IVA | $10,000.00 |
| IVA at 13% | $1,300.00 |
| Price with IVA | $11,300.00 |
| Month: IVA on $50,000 of sales less IVA on $30,000 of purchases | $2,600.00 to pay |
Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: El Salvador, other taxes1
Sources
Figures checked 9 November 2026. Prepared by InvestSalvador.com for general information. Not tax, legal or financial advice.