VAT Calculator

Add or remove VAT from prices for UK, EU, and international rates.

VAT rates and rules vary by country and product type. This calculator provides estimates only. Always verify current rates and consult a tax professional for compliance.

Net Amount

VAT Amount

Gross Amount

How It Works

Enter the amount and VAT rate, then choose to add or remove VAT. The calculator shows the VAT amount and the final net or gross price.

**VAT Calculator — Add or Remove Value Added Tax Instantly**

Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax levied on goods and services in over 160 countries. Unlike GST (used in India and Australia), VAT is applied at each stage of the supply chain, with businesses claiming back the VAT they pay on inputs. Our VAT Calculator makes it easy to add or remove VAT from any price.

**Standard VAT Rates by Country**

- **UK** — 20% standard, 5% reduced, 0% zero-rated
- **EU Average** — 21% (ranges from 17% in Luxembourg to 27% in Hungary)
- **Germany** — 19% standard, 7% reduced
- **France** — 20% standard, 5.5% and 10% reduced
- **India** — Replaced by GST (use our GST Calculator instead)
- **Australia** — 10% GST
- **Canada** — 5% GST + provincial sales taxes
- **UAE** — 5% VAT (introduced 2018)
- **Saudi Arabia** — 15% VAT

**Adding VAT to a Net Price**

When you have the net (ex-VAT) price:
VAT Amount = Net Price × (VAT Rate / 100)
Gross Price = Net Price + VAT Amount

**Removing VAT from a Gross Price**

When you have the gross (VAT-inclusive) price:
Net Price = Gross Price / (1 + VAT Rate / 100)
VAT Amount = Gross Price – Net Price

**Who Needs a VAT Calculator?**

*Businesses* — For raising VAT invoices, calculating VAT on purchases for input tax credit claims, and completing VAT returns.

*Freelancers* — UK and EU freelancers registered for VAT need to add VAT to client invoices once their turnover exceeds the registration threshold (£85,000 in the UK).

*Consumers* — To check that a quoted VAT-inclusive price is correct.

*Accountants* — For reconciling VAT accounts and preparing returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

The UK standard VAT rate is 20%. A reduced rate of 5% applies to domestic energy, children's car seats, and some health products. Zero-rated items include food, children's clothing, and books.
Divide the gross price by (1 + VAT rate/100). Example: £120 ÷ 1.20 = £100 net price (at 20% VAT).
You must register for VAT when your taxable turnover exceeds £85,000 in any rolling 12-month period (as of 2024).
Both are consumption taxes collected at each stage of the supply chain. GST (used in India, Australia) is a single unified tax; VAT (used in UK and EU) is similar but with different administrative structures.
Yes, if you are VAT-registered. You can claim back (reclaim) VAT paid on business inputs by offsetting it against VAT collected from customers on your VAT return.