Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sales tax" in Korean
“Sales tax” in Korean is 부가가치세 (pronounced "Bugagachi se").
부가가치세
Bugagachi se
Usage & Context
Tax added to purchases. In Korea, it's 10% and usually included in the displayed price.
Example Sentence
한국의 부가가치세는 10%예요.
Korea's sales tax is 10%.
How to use 부가가치세 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sales tax” is 부가가치세, romanized as Bugagachi se.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 부가가치세.
Pronunciation Guide
부가가치세 (Bu-ga-ga-chi-se): 'Bu' sounds like 'boo.' 'Ga' sounds like 'gah.' 'Ga' again. 'Chi' sounds like 'chee' (as in 'cheese'). 'Se' sounds like 'say.'
More Example Sentences
Asking about the final price at a store.
이 가격은 부가가치세 포함인가요?
Is this price including sales tax?
Explaining tax rates to someone.
한국의 부가가치세는 10%입니다.
Korea's sales tax is 10%.
Reviewing a receipt.
영수증에 부가가치세가 따로 표시되어 있어요.
Sales tax is separately indicated on the receipt.
Cultural Context
In Korea, 'Bugagachi-se' (부가가치세), or VAT (Value Added Tax), is typically 10%. Unlike some Western countries where sales tax is added at the register, in Korea, the displayed price for most goods and services *already includes* the VAT. This makes shopping straightforward as the price you see is usually the price you pay. For tourists, this means no surprises at checkout, and prices are generally transparent.
Editorial note
We review entries like 부가가치세 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
부가세 포함
VAT included
부가세 별도
VAT separate/extra
세금 계산서
Tax invoice
Related Expressions
세금
segeum
Tax
부가세
bugase
VAT (short form)
면세
myeonse
Tax-free
세율
seyul
Tax rate
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