VAT Calculator
Add VAT to a net price or take it out of a VAT-inclusive price. Pick a country's standard rate or type your own, and see the net amount, the VAT and the gross total instantly.
Presets are standard national rates. Reduced or zero rates may apply to some goods and services, and US sales tax varies by state and city.
Same amount at common rates
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Several amounts at once (line items)
One amount per line, in the current mode. Add @ 10 after an amount to use a different rate for that line, e.g. 49.90 @ 7. Text before the number is kept as a label.
| Item | Rate | Net | VAT | Gross |
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Estimates only, not financial or tax advice. Check current rates with your local tax authority.
How to use the VAT Calculator
- Choose a mode: “+ VAT” when you have a price before tax, or “Remove VAT” when the price already includes it.
- Enter the amount and pick a currency symbol.
- Select a country to use its standard rate, or type any rate or tap a quick-rate chip.
- Press Calculate to see the net amount, the VAT and the gross total, along with the formula used.
- Need several prices? Open the line items panel and enter one amount per line, with an optional @ rate.
VAT formulas with a worked example
To add VAT: VAT = net × rate ÷ 100, and gross = net + VAT (or simply net × (1 + rate ÷ 100)).
To remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive price: net = gross ÷ (1 + rate ÷ 100), and VAT = gross − net.
Example: a UK invoice for £250 net at 20%. The VAT is 250 × 0.20 = £50 and the gross total is £300. Going the other way, a £300 receipt that includes 20% VAT has a net value of 300 ÷ 1.2 = £250, so the VAT is £50. Note that £50 is only 16.67% of £300, which is why taking 20% off a gross price gives the wrong answer.
Multipliers and VAT share by rate
| VAT rate | Net → gross: multiply by | Gross → net: divide by | VAT as a share of gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 1.05 | 1.05 | 4.76% |
| 10% | 1.10 | 1.10 | 9.09% |
| 15% | 1.15 | 1.15 | 13.04% |
| 19% | 1.19 | 1.19 | 15.97% |
| 20% | 1.20 | 1.20 | 16.67% |
| 21% | 1.21 | 1.21 | 17.36% |
| 23% | 1.23 | 1.23 | 18.70% |
| 25% | 1.25 | 1.25 | 20.00% |
Standard VAT and GST rates in selected countries (2026)
| Country | Standard rate | Country | Standard rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 20% | Australia (GST) | 10% |
| Germany | 19% | New Zealand (GST) | 15% |
| France | 20% | Canada (federal GST) | 5% |
| Spain | 21% | India (GST) | 18% |
| Italy | 22% | Japan | 10% |
| Netherlands | 21% | Singapore (GST) | 9% |
| Ireland | 23% | South Africa | 15% |
| Hungary | 27% | UAE | 5% |
| Switzerland | 8.1% | Mexico | 16% |
These are standard rates. Reduced rates (for example on food, children's clothing or books) and exemptions are common, and Canadian provinces add their own sales tax or use a combined HST. This calculator gives estimates only and is not financial or tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by the VAT rate to get the VAT, then add it to the net price. A quicker way is to multiply by 1 plus the rate: at 20%, a net price of 100 becomes 100 × 1.2 = 120.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the gross price by 1 plus the rate. At 20%, 120 ÷ 1.2 = 100 net, so the VAT is 20. Don't just take 20% off the gross price: 20% of 120 is 24, which is too much.
Why is VAT not 20% of the gross price?
VAT is charged on the net price, so in a VAT-inclusive price it makes up a smaller share. At 20% VAT the tax is one sixth (about 16.67%) of the gross price, and at 21% it is about 17.36%.
Are the country rates up to date?
The presets are standard national rates for 2026. Many countries also have reduced or zero rates for food, books, medicine or transport, and rates can change, so check with the local tax authority for important invoices.
Does this work for US sales tax?
Yes. Sales tax is added on top of the price the same way, so use + VAT mode with your combined state and local rate. US sales tax differs by state and city, so there is no single country preset.
What is the difference between VAT and GST?
Both are consumption taxes charged at each stage of supply. Countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India and Singapore call it GST (goods and services tax); the maths is the same.