🇱🇸 Lesotho VAT Calculator
Calculate VAT for Lesotho: add tax to a net amount or remove it from a total. The general reference rate is 15%; special rates have their own conditions.
Quick calculator
VAT: 15% Standard; 10% Electricity; 0% Zero-rated: eligible supplies. Reference calculation for the ordinary tax system. Special rates require the conditions in the official source. Exempt supplies are different from zero-rated supplies; other levies and filing rules are outside this calculator.
Share and export
The shared link contains the amount and calculation options.
How to calculate
Calculation Examples — 15%
| Net | VAT 15% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| LSL 100.00 | LSL 15.00 | LSL 115.00 |
| LSL 500.00 | LSL 75.00 | LSL 575.00 |
| LSL 1,000.00 | LSL 150.00 | LSL 1,150.00 |
Compare with neighbors
| Country | Std Rate | vs Lesotho |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho ★ | 15% | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 15% | = |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | 16% | +1% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 14% | -1% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | 5% | -10% |
Key facts
Good to know: VAT: 15% Standard; 10% Electricity; 0% Zero-rated: eligible supplies. Reference calculation for the ordinary tax system. Special rates require the conditions in the official source. Exempt supplies are different from zero-rated supplies; other levies and filing rules are outside this calculator.
Official source
Revenue Services Lesotho — VAT
Reference only. Verify rates and exemptions with the official tax authority before filing or invoicing.
Rates verified Report incorrect rate →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VAT rate in Lesotho?
How do I add VAT in Lesotho?
How do I remove VAT in Lesotho?
Related calculators
Put this calculator on your site
Lesotho: one iframe, already set to the standard 15% rate. Free and responsive — no account, no JavaScript library.
<iframe src="https://vatestimator.com/embed/?rate=15&c=LS&lang=en" width="100%" height="470" style="border:1px solid #dde1f0;border-radius:12px;max-width:420px" title="Lesotho VAT Calculator" loading="lazy"></iframe>