Add or remove Value Added Tax from any price in seconds. Enter your amount, select your VAT rate, and get an instant breakdown of net, VAT amount, and gross.
Adjust the values — VAT updates live.
Price Including VAT
Excl. VAT
$100.00
VAT Amount
$20.00
Incl. VAT
$120.00
VAT Rate
20%
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About VAT
VAT is collected at every stage of the supply chain, with businesses reclaiming the VAT they paid — only the final consumer bears the full burden.
Used in 160+ countries (EU, UK, Australia, Canada, India). Most have a single standard rate plus a reduced rate for essentials.
Common VAT / GST Rates
The Formula
Two simple operations cover every VAT scenario. Adding VAT multiplies the net price by (1 + r); extracting VAT divides the gross price by the same factor. The VAT amount is always the difference.
Formula
About This Tool
A VAT calculator handles the two essential operations every business and consumer encounters: adding VAT to a net (pre-tax) price, and reverse-extracting VAT from a gross (tax-included) total. Both directions are needed for invoicing, expense reconciliation, and verifying supplier charges.
The tricky operation is the reverse calculation. Many people mistakenly multiply the gross price by the rate — that overstates the VAT. The correct formula divides the gross price by (1 + rate), and this calculator handles both modes automatically.
VAT is the dominant consumption tax in over 160 countries — including the EU, UK, Australia, Canada, and India. Use the Rate Table to see your price at the most common global rates, useful for cross-border trade.
Add or Remove VAT
Switch between net→gross and gross→net calculations instantly.
Any VAT Rate
5% (UAE) up to 27% (Hungary) — or any custom rate worldwide.
Visual Breakdown
Donut chart shows the proportion of gross that is VAT vs net.
Invoice Ready
Shows the three figures required on a VAT invoice in most jurisdictions.
Live Updates
Recompute instantly as you adjust price or rate.
Verify Supplier VAT
Cross-check the VAT a vendor charged on a gross-priced invoice.
Get an accurate VAT calculation in seconds.
Select Add VAT if you have a net price and want gross, or Remove VAT if you have a gross price and need net + VAT.
Type the price or drag the slider. The label updates automatically based on the mode.
Common rates: UK 20%, Australia 10%, Germany 19%, India 18%.
Summary shows excl. VAT, VAT amount, incl. VAT, and the rate — all three figures needed for a VAT invoice.
The Breakdown chart shows what proportion of the gross is VAT vs net price.
The Schedule tab lists VAT amounts and gross prices at common global rates — handy for international trade.
Everything you need to know about VAT calculations.
VAT is a consumption tax applied at each stage of the supply chain. Unlike a sales tax collected only at the final sale, VAT is collected incrementally — each business pays VAT on purchases but reclaims it, so only the final consumer bears the full burden.
Multiply your net price by (1 + rate). For 20% VAT: £100 × 1.20 = £120. The VAT amount is the difference: £120 − £100 = £20.
A common mistake is to subtract the percentage — that gives the wrong answer. The correct method divides the gross price by (1 + rate). For 20% VAT: £120 ÷ 1.20 = £100 net. Never multiply the gross by 20% to find the VAT — that gives £24, which is wrong.
VAT is collected at every stage of production with businesses reclaiming what they paid. Sales tax (used in the US) is collected only at the final point of sale and not recoverable. Both put the burden on the consumer.
The UK has three rates: Standard (20%) on most goods, Reduced (5%) on domestic energy and child car seats, Zero (0%) on most food, books, and children's clothing. Registration required above £90,000 turnover.
Yes, calculations use the standard VAT formula and are mathematically accurate. However, always verify with your accountant for official filings — VAT rules vary by product, jurisdiction, and transaction type.
Yes. Australia's GST works the same way as VAT — set the rate to 10%. The same applies to Canada's GST (5%), UAE VAT (5%), and any consumption tax that uses the Net × (1 + rate) mechanism.