VAT Calculator
Calculate VAT for the UK, EU, and other countries
Net Amount
£100.00
VAT
£20.00
Gross Amount
£120.00
How this was calculated
1. VAT
Net amount x rate / 100
Using Net amount = £100.00; Rate = 20%
Result: £20.00
2. Gross amount
Net amount + VAT
Using Net amount = £100.00; VAT = £20.00
Result: £120.00
Result
| Line | Rate % | Net | VAT | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net amount entered | 20% | £100.00 | £20.00 | £120.00 |
Rates as of October 2026. Standard rates plus the main reduced rates are offered as quick buttons; which rate applies depends on the goods or service. Canadian entries combine federal GST with the provincial tax. Confirm with your local tax authority.
Tax year: 2026 · Source: Each country's tax authority · Rates last updated: 31 October 2026
Compiled as an estimate; confirm with the official source before you rely on it. Next review: January.
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About VAT Calculator
Calculates VAT (Value Added Tax) on a price: add VAT to a net price, take it out of a gross price, work back from the VAT amount on a receipt, or total an invoice with several lines at different rates.
Enter your price, choose whether it's before or after VAT, and set the VAT rate for your country. If you only know the VAT amount, use "From VAT". For an invoice with standard and reduced rates, use "Invoice lines": add a line for each amount and its rate to get a subtotal per rate and a grand total. The calculation updates automatically.
VAT rates differ significantly by country and sometimes by product category within a country — confirm the rate that applies to your specific situation rather than assuming a standard rate.
Watch: VAT Calculator in Action
- Is the VAT rate the same for every product in a country?
- Not always — VAT rates differ significantly by country and sometimes by product category within a country. Confirm the rate that applies to your specific situation rather than assuming a standard rate.
- What is the difference between Add VAT and Remove VAT?
- Add VAT starts from a price without tax and adds the percentage on top. Remove VAT starts from a total that already includes tax and works out the net price and the tax portion contained in it.
- How is VAT removed from a gross price?
- The gross amount is divided by one plus the rate as a decimal. For a 20 percent rate you divide by 1.20. The VAT is then the gross minus the net. Simply taking 20 percent off the total would give the wrong answer.
- Can I use a rate that isn't in the list?
- Yes. Choose Custom / Other, or just overwrite the VAT Rate (%) box with any number, including decimals. The calculation uses whatever rate is in the box, so enter the correct one for your sale.
- Why does choosing a country change the currency?
- Each country entry carries a display currency, and the amounts are formatted in it. It only changes the formatting and symbol. It does not convert money between currencies.
- Are the built-in rates always current?
- No. They are a stored list with the as-of date shown at the bottom of the tool, and governments change rates. Treat them as a convenient starting point and verify the rate that applies to your goods or services.
How to use VAT Calculator
Choose a mode with the tabs: Add VAT when your figure is the price before tax, or Remove VAT when it already includes tax. Pick a Country from the list, which shows each standard rate, or choose Custom / Other and type your own. Choosing a country fills in its standard rate and the matching currency.
Enter the price in Net Amount or Gross Amount (incl. VAT). The VAT Rate (%) box can be edited at any time, and where a country has reduced rates, small buttons beneath it set the standard or a reduced one with a single click. Net Amount, VAT and Gross Amount cards update as you type.
When to use it
Handy when you are writing an invoice and need the tax on a net price, when a receipt shows only the total and you need to split out the VAT for an expense claim, or when you are comparing a price across countries. The Canadian entries cover combined federal and provincial tax for several provinces.
When not to use it
Do not use it as the basis of a tax return. Real VAT rules cover exemptions, zero rating, reverse charge on cross-border business sales, partial exemption and special schemes that a rate-based calculator cannot model. For India, the dedicated GST calculator splits tax into its CGST, SGST and IGST parts. Ask an accountant for anything complex.
Tips for best results
In Remove VAT mode, enter the total exactly as printed on the receipt. The VAT figure is derived by dividing by one plus the rate, not by subtracting a percentage of the total, a common mistake. For goods with a reduced rate, use the quick buttons, but check that your item actually qualifies before relying on it.
Limitations
Rates are a built-in table with an as-of date shown on the page, and they can go out of date, so confirm the figure with your tax authority and edit the rate box if it differs. Results are not rounded to cents in the calculation, only in display, so line-by-line invoices may differ by a cent. This is general information and not professional tax advice.
Privacy
Prices and rates you type are used in calculations that run entirely in your browser, using a rate list bundled with the page. No amount, country choice or result is sent to a server, and nothing about your figures is looked up online.
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