VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT for 20+ countries. Choose a country preset or custom rate.
VAT calculation inputs
Choose whether to add VAT to a net price or remove VAT from a gross price.
Presets are examples; confirm current rules locally.
Enter the amount you want to calculate from.
Use a standard, reduced, zero, or custom VAT rate.
Gross total
£120.00
Final amount after VAT is added.
VAT amount
£20.00
Calculated at 20%.
Net amount
£100.00
Price before VAT.
Gross amount
£120.00
Price including VAT.
VAT rate
20%
Rate used for this calculation.
VAT share of gross
16.6667%
VAT amount divided by gross price.
Effective VAT on net
20%
VAT amount divided by net price.
Calculation mode
Add VAT
Selected VAT calculation direction.
Support
VAT support layer
Two-way calculation
Add VAT to a net price or remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive gross price.
Arithmetic only
The calculator estimates amounts from your inputs and does not determine tax obligations.
Preset rates
Country presets are convenient examples, but rates and product rules can change.
Interpretation
What these VAT results mean
VAT amount
The VAT portion is £20.00, based on a 20% VAT rate.
Net vs gross
Net price is £100.00 and gross price is £120.00.
Inclusive price logic
When removing VAT, the VAT amount is not found by simply subtracting the VAT rate from the gross total.
Invoice clarity
Invoices often show net amount, VAT amount, VAT rate, and gross total separately.
Basics
How VAT works
Net amount
The net amount is the price before VAT is added.
VAT rate
The VAT rate is the percentage applied to the net amount.
VAT amount
The VAT amount is the tax portion added to the net price.
Gross total
The gross total is the final VAT-inclusive price.
Comparison
VAT-inclusive vs VAT-exclusive pricing
VAT-exclusive
£100.00
VAT is calculated on top of this amount to reach the gross total.
VAT-inclusive
£120.00
This total already contains both the net amount and VAT portion.
Invoices
VAT invoices and business use
Invoice breakdown
VAT invoices may need to show net value, VAT rate, VAT amount, and gross total separately.
Tax authority rules
Registration thresholds, invoice rules, exemptions, and filing duties vary by jurisdiction.
Different rates
Some goods and services may use standard, reduced, zero, or exempt treatment.
Formula
VAT formula explanation
Add VAT
Gross = Net × (1 + VAT Rate)Use this when your starting price excludes VAT and you need the VAT-inclusive total.
Remove VAT
Net = Gross ÷ (1 + VAT Rate)Use this when the starting price already includes VAT and you need the VAT-exclusive amount.
VAT amount
VAT Amount = Gross − NetThe VAT amount is the difference between the gross amount and the net amount.
FAQ
VAT calculator questions
VAT stands for Value Added Tax. It is a consumption tax that may apply to taxable goods and services depending on the country, product type, and tax treatment.
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