VAT Calculator
Calculate Value Added Tax on any net amount. See the VAT portion and the gross total including VAT.
How VAT works
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax added to the price of goods and services in many countries. It is charged as a percentage of the net (pre-tax) amount. The formula is VAT = Net Amount × (Rate ÷ 100), and the gross amount is Net + VAT.
For example, on a £100 product at 20% VAT, the VAT is £20 and the gross price is £120. To remove VAT from a gross price, divide by (1 + Rate ÷ 100) — so £120 ÷ 1.20 = £100 net.
Common VAT rates worldwide
- United Kingdom — 20% (standard), 5% (reduced), 0% (zero-rated)
- Germany — 19% (standard), 7% (reduced)
- France — 20% (standard), 10%, 5.5%, 2.1% (reduced)
- Ireland — 23% (standard), 13.5%, 9%, 4.8%, 0%
- UAE — 5%
- Saudi Arabia — 15%
What Does a VAT Calculator Do?
A VAT calculator helps you add or remove VAT from a price. Handy for checking supplier costs, setting prices, preparing quotations, or reviewing invoices that show VAT separately.
VAT rules vary between countries, and sometimes between product categories, so use the correct rate for your transaction.
What Goes Into a VAT Calculation
- Net price: The amount before VAT.
- VAT rate: Whatever percentage applies.
- VAT amount: The tax added to the taxable amount.
- Gross price: The total once VAT is included.
- VAT-inclusive price: A final price you can pull the VAT out of.
- Double-check: Confirm the rate and any local tax treatment before a formal filing.
How to Use It
- Open the VAT Calculator.
- Enter your starting price.
- Enter the VAT percentage.
- Check the VAT amount and final price.
- Use it in your quotation, invoice, or calculation once you've checked the tax rules.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can a VAT calculator add VAT to a price?
Yes — enter the net value and rate, and it works out the tax and gross amount.
2. Can I remove VAT from a total?
Yes, if the amount already includes VAT, it separates the tax out.
3. Is VAT the same in every country?
No — rates, exemptions, and rules vary by jurisdiction.
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