VAT Calculator.
Clear numbers. Fast answers.
Add VAT, remove VAT and calculate tax-inclusive or tax-exclusive prices instantly. Create a clear VAT breakdown with custom rates, multiple items and flexible currency selection.
Calculate Your VAT
Flexible · InstantEnter the price excluding VAT.
Illustrative shortcuts, not official country rates.
Changes the currency display only. No exchange-rate conversion.
Assumes this discount reduces the taxable amount.
Itemized VAT Calculation
Optional: add item prices and quantities. Added items replace the single amount above. All items use the same VAT rate.
Calculation Results
Calculate VAT in three simple steps
Use the VAT Workspace for a quick estimate without complicated forms.
Choose Your Mode
Select Add VAT for a net price or Remove VAT for a price that already includes VAT.
Enter Amount & Rate
Enter the price, applicable VAT percentage and display currency.
Review Your Breakdown
See the net amount, VAT amount and gross total, then copy the results.
VAT calculation formulas
Understand how VAT is added to or extracted from a price.
Adding VAT
VAT = Net Price × (VAT Rate ÷ 100)
Gross Price = Net Price + VAT
Example: 100.00 plus 20% VAT gives 20.00 VAT and a gross price of 120.00.
Removing VAT
Net Price = Gross Price ÷ (1 + VAT Rate ÷ 100)
VAT = Gross Price − Net Price
Example: A gross price of 120.00 including 20% VAT contains 20.00 VAT.
Understanding Value Added Tax
Learn the difference between net prices, gross prices and VAT-inclusive amounts.
What is VAT?
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax applied to qualifying goods and services in many countries. Businesses may collect VAT from customers and account for it under the rules of the relevant tax authority.
VAT-inclusive vs VAT-exclusive prices
A VAT-exclusive price is the amount before VAT. A VAT-inclusive price already contains VAT. The Add VAT mode calculates a gross price, while Remove VAT extracts the VAT from a gross amount.
Why VAT rates differ
VAT rates depend on the country, product or service, applicable exemptions and tax rules. Some supplies may be zero-rated, exempt or subject to reduced rates.
VAT on discounted purchases
In Add VAT mode, the optional discount is applied before VAT. The correct VAT treatment of vouchers, discounts and promotions can vary by jurisdiction.
Can I calculate several items?
Yes. Enter each item’s net price and quantity. The calculator combines them before applying the selected discount and single VAT rate.
Is this an official VAT invoice?
No. This is a calculation tool, not an invoice issuance or tax-compliance system. Official VAT invoices may require registration details, tax identification numbers and prescribed fields.
VAT calculation examples
Illustrative percentages and amounts, not country-specific rate recommendations.
| Net Price | Example VAT Rate | VAT Amount | Gross Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100.00 | 5% | 5.00 | 105.00 |
| 100.00 | 10% | 10.00 | 110.00 |
| 100.00 | 15% | 15.00 | 115.00 |
| 100.00 | 20% | 20.00 | 120.00 |
| 250.00 | 20% | 50.00 | 300.00 |
VAT Calculator FAQs
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by the VAT rate as a decimal, then add the resulting tax to the net price.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the gross price by 1 plus the VAT rate as a decimal. Subtract the net price from the gross price to find the included VAT.
Can I use any VAT rate?
Yes. Enter the applicable rate manually. The quick-rate buttons are illustrative shortcuts.
Does changing the currency convert the amount?
No. Currency selection changes the formatting and currency symbol only. No foreign-exchange conversion is performed.
Can I calculate VAT on multiple items?
Yes. Add item prices and quantities in Add VAT mode. All items are assumed taxable at the same VAT rate.
Does this calculator support discounts?
Yes. In Add VAT mode, an optional percentage discount reduces the net subtotal before VAT.
What is the difference between net and gross?
Net means before VAT. Gross means including VAT.
Is VAT the same in every country?
No. VAT rates, exemptions, special schemes and tax procedures differ by jurisdiction.
Can I use the result for a tax return?
This tool is for arithmetic estimates. Tax reporting should follow official rules and appropriate accounting records.
Why might a business invoice differ?
Invoice-level and line-level rounding, special rates, exemptions or other transaction rules can produce differences.
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