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VAT Calculator

Add VAT to a net price or take it out of a gross price. Pick a country rate or type your own, and get the net amount, the VAT and the total instantly.

Net (excl. VAT)
£100.00
VAT
£20.00
Gross (incl. VAT)
£120.00

Preset rates are a shortcut: check the rate that applies to your product with your tax authority.

How to calculate VAT

Add VAT

Gross = net × (1 + rate)

£100 net at 20 % → 100 × 1.20 = £120 gross, of which £20 VAT

Remove VAT

Net = gross ÷ (1 + rate)

£120 gross at 20 % → 120 ÷ 1.20 = £100 net, VAT = £20

VAT rates by country

Standard and main reduced rates used as presets in the calculator.

CountryStandard rateReduced rates
United Kingdom20 %5 % · 0 %
Ireland23 %13.5 % · 9 %
France20 %10 % · 5.5 % · 2.1 %
Belgium21 %12 % · 6 %
Luxembourg17 %14 % · 8 % · 3 %
Switzerland8.1 %3.8 % · 2.6 %
Germany19 %7 %
Austria20 %13 % · 10 %
Netherlands21 %9 %
Italy22 %10 % · 5 % · 4 %
Spain21 %10 % · 4 %
Portugal23 %13 % · 6 %
Mexico16 %8 % · 0 %

Preset rates are a shortcut: check the rate that applies to your product with your tax authority.

Frequently asked questions

How do I remove 20 % VAT from a price?+
Divide the price by 1.2. For £60 including VAT: 60 ÷ 1.2 = £50 net, so the VAT is £10. Do not subtract 20 % of the gross price: that would give £48, which is wrong.
How do I add 20 % VAT?+
Multiply the net price by 1.2. £50 net becomes £60 including VAT.
What is the difference between net and gross?+
Net is the price before VAT. Gross is the price the customer pays, VAT included.
Is this VAT calculator free?+
Yes, free and without signup. Everything is calculated in your browser.

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