VAT Calculator
Calculate VAT instantly: add VAT to a net price or remove VAT from a gross price. Supports preset rates from 0% to 27%. Free, 100% in your browser.
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What is VAT (Value Added Tax)?
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax applied at each stage of the supply chain, from manufacturer to retailer. Unlike sales tax (charged only at the final sale), VAT is collected incrementally — each business charges VAT on its sales and deducts the VAT it paid on inputs, remitting the difference to the government. Used in over 160 countries, VAT is the most common form of indirect taxation worldwide. In some countries it is called GST (Goods and Services Tax).
VAT calculation formulas
Add VAT: VAT Amount = Net × (Rate / 100); Gross = Net + VAT Amount. Example: €100 net + 21% VAT → VAT = €21, Gross = €121.
Remove VAT: Net = Gross / (1 + Rate / 100); VAT Amount = Gross − Net. Example: €121 gross at 21% → Net = €100, VAT = €21. A common mistake is calculating 21% of €121 (€25.41) — that gives the wrong answer because VAT is included in the gross price.
VAT rates by country
25–27%: Hungary (27% — highest in the world), Sweden (25%), Denmark (25%), Norway (25%), Croatia (25%).
20–23%: UK (20%), France (20%), Germany (19%), Italy (22%), Spain (21%), Netherlands (21%), Poland (23%), Portugal (23%).
10–18%: Australia GST (10%), India GST (5/12/18/28%), Mexico (16%), Brazil (varies by state), South Korea (10%).
0–5%: Zero-rated essentials (food, medicine) in many countries; UAE/Saudi Arabia (5%); some US states have no sales tax. Most countries also have reduced rates for specific goods like books, food, and public transport.
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