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VAT Calculator

Quickly calculate Value Added Tax (VAT) inclusive and exclusive prices for any VAT rate.

Add VAT (Price Excluding VAT)

Price Including VAT
$0
VAT Amount
$0
Net Price
$0

Remove VAT (Price Including VAT)

Price Excluding VAT
$0
VAT Amount
$0
Gross Price
$0

Common VAT Rates by Country

Country Standard Rate Reduced Rate Notes
United Kingdom 20% 5% / 0% Most goods & services
Germany 19% 7% Standard rate
France 20% 5.5% / 2.1% Standard rate
Spain 21% 10% / 4% Standard rate
Italy 22% 10% / 5% / 4% Standard rate
United States 0% (Sales Tax) Varies No federal VAT, state sales tax instead

VAT Calculator Guide

What is VAT?

Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax placed on a product whenever value is added at each stage of the supply chain, from production to the point of sale. The amount of VAT that the user pays is on the cost of the product, less any costs of materials used in the product that have already been taxed.

Two Main Calculations

1. Add VAT (Calculate Price Including VAT)

Use this when you know the price **before** VAT and want to find out the final price the customer will pay.

Price with VAT = Net Price × (1 + VAT Rate)
VAT Amount = Net Price × VAT Rate

2. Remove VAT (Calculate Price Excluding VAT)

Use this when you know the final price **including** VAT and want to find out the original net price (useful for accounting and tax reclaim purposes).

Net Price = Gross Price ÷ (1 + VAT Rate)
VAT Amount = Gross Price − Net Price

How to Use This Calculator

  • Add VAT section: Enter the net price (price before tax) and select or type the VAT rate. The calculator instantly shows the price including VAT and the VAT amount.
  • Remove VAT section: Enter the gross price (price after tax) and the VAT rate. The calculator shows the original price before VAT and how much VAT was included.
  • Use the preset dropdowns for common VAT rates in different countries to save time.

Important Notes About VAT

  • VAT rates vary significantly between countries. Always use the correct rate for the country where the transaction takes place.
  • Some goods and services have reduced VAT rates or are zero-rated (0% VAT).
  • Businesses can often reclaim VAT paid on business purchases (input tax).
  • VAT is different from sales tax. In the United States, there is generally no federal VAT — instead, states charge sales tax at the point of sale.
  • Always keep accurate records of VAT for tax compliance and reporting.

Quick Tip

If you're selling to consumers in the EU or UK, you usually need to charge VAT based on the customer's location. For B2B transactions, different rules (reverse charge mechanism) may apply.