Korean Dictionary
How to say "VAT" in Korean
“VAT” in Korean is 부가가치세 (pronounced "bugagachise").
부가가치세
bugagachise
Usage & Context
A consumption tax added to the value of goods and services. VAT in Korea is a standard tax applied to most transactions. Businesses collect and remit VAT to the government.
Example Sentence
부가가치세를 포함한 가격입니다.
This price includes VAT.
How to use 부가가치세 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “VAT” is 부가가치세, romanized as bugagachise.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
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
Pronounce '부' (bu) like 'boo' in 'boo!', '가' (ga) like 'gah' in 'garage', '가' (ga) again, '치' (chi) like 'chee' in 'cheese', and '세' (se) like 'say' in 'say hello'. The stress is relatively even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
When checking an invoice or online shopping cart.
이 가격은 부가가치세 별도입니다.
This price is exclusive of VAT.
A tourist or business traveler discussing tax refunds.
부가가치세 환급 신청을 해야 해요.
I need to apply for a VAT refund.
Explaining the tax system to someone unfamiliar with it.
한국의 부가가치세율은 10%입니다.
Korea's VAT rate is 10%.
Cultural Context
In Korea, VAT (부가가치세) is a standard 10% on most goods and services. Prices are often displayed as 'VAT included' (부가가치세 포함) or 'VAT separate' (부가가치세 별도). Tourists can typically claim VAT refunds at airports or designated tax refund points for eligible purchases, making it a common topic for international visitors.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 부가가치세 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
부가가치세 포함
VAT included
부가가치세 별도
VAT excluded/separate
부가가치세 환급
VAT refund
Related Expressions
세금
segeum
tax
소비세
sobise
consumption tax
면세
myeonse
tax-exempt / duty-free
세율
seyul
tax rate
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