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Start with a net amount before VAT and calculate the VAT amount and gross total.
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Free Online VAT Calculator
VAT Calculator Add or Remove VAT
Calculate VAT instantly. Add VAT to a net price, remove VAT from a gross amount, find VAT values and calculate a VAT rate from net and gross prices.
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Choose a VAT calculation mode
Add VAT to Net Amount
Enter the price before VAT and the VAT rate to calculate the VAT amount and VAT-inclusive gross price.
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Remove VAT from Gross Amount
Enter a VAT-inclusive price and VAT rate to calculate the net amount before VAT and the included VAT.
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Find VAT Rate
Enter the net amount before VAT and gross amount after VAT to calculate the implied VAT rate.
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Calculate VAT Your Way
Use one calculator for common VAT-inclusive and VAT-exclusive price calculations.
Remove VAT
Start with a VAT-inclusive gross amount and calculate the underlying net price.
Find VAT Rate
Use known net and gross amounts to calculate the implied VAT percentage.
VAT Formulas
How VAT Is Calculated
VAT Amount from Net Price
VAT = Net × (Rate ÷ 100)
Gross Price
Gross = Net × (1 + Rate ÷ 100)
Remove VAT
Net = Gross ÷ (1 + Rate ÷ 100)
Find VAT Rate
Rate = ((Gross ÷ Net) − 1) × 100
VAT Calculation Guide
Free Online VAT Calculator
Our free VAT calculator helps you calculate Value Added Tax from a net or gross amount. You can add VAT to a price, remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive amount, calculate the VAT component and find an implied VAT rate.
The calculator supports custom VAT percentages, making it suitable for general calculations where the user already knows the applicable rate for the relevant country, product, service or transaction.
What Is VAT?
VAT stands for Value Added Tax. It is a form of consumption tax used in many jurisdictions. Depending on local rules, VAT may apply at different rates to different categories of goods and services.
Because VAT rules and rates vary by jurisdiction and transaction type, users should verify the correct rate before relying on a calculation for invoicing, tax filing or compliance purposes.
How to Add VAT to a Net Amount
To add VAT, multiply the net amount by the VAT rate expressed as a decimal. This gives the VAT amount. Add that VAT amount to the original net price to calculate the gross VAT-inclusive total.
VAT Amount = Net Amount × (VAT Rate ÷ 100)
Gross Amount = Net Amount + VAT Amount
For example, if the net amount is 100 and the VAT rate is 20%, the VAT amount is 20 and the gross amount is 120.
How to Remove VAT from a Gross Amount
Removing VAT is not the same as simply subtracting the VAT percentage from the gross price. The gross amount already contains both the underlying net amount and VAT.
Net Amount = Gross Amount ÷ (1 + VAT Rate ÷ 100)
VAT Amount = Gross Amount − Net Amount
For example, if a gross amount is 120 and the VAT rate is 20%, dividing 120 by 1.20 gives a net amount of 100. The included VAT amount is 20.
Net Price vs Gross Price
| Term | Meaning in This Calculator | Example |
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| Net Amount | Price before VAT is added | 100 |
| VAT Amount | Tax amount calculated at the selected rate | 20 |
| Gross Amount | Total price including VAT | 120 |
How to Calculate VAT Rate
If you know both the net amount and gross amount, you can calculate the implied VAT rate by dividing gross by net, subtracting one and multiplying the result by 100.
VAT Rate = ((Gross Amount ÷ Net Amount) − 1) × 100
Who Can Use a VAT Calculator?
A VAT calculator may be useful for business owners, freelancers, accountants, bookkeepers, online sellers, retailers, contractors, students and consumers who need a quick estimate of VAT-inclusive or VAT-exclusive amounts.
Why VAT Rates Can Differ
VAT rates are not universal. They may differ by country, territory, product category, service type and tax treatment. Some supplies may use standard, reduced, zero or other special treatments depending on applicable law.
For this reason, the calculator allows a custom VAT percentage rather than assuming one rate applies everywhere.
Important VAT Calculation Notes
Results may differ from invoices or tax systems due to rounding methods, line-item calculations, currency precision and jurisdiction-specific tax rules. A business may also need to consider whether VAT applies to the particular supply at all.
Tax Disclaimer
This VAT calculator provides general estimates for informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide tax, accounting or legal advice. VAT rates, exemptions, rounding rules and tax treatment vary by jurisdiction and transaction. Verify the applicable rules and rate with the relevant tax authority or a qualified professional when necessary.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply the net amount by the VAT rate
divided by 100 to calculate VAT, then add
the VAT amount to the original net amount.
Divide the gross VAT-inclusive amount by
one plus the VAT rate expressed as a decimal.
For example, at 20%, divide by 1.20.
In this calculator, net price means the
amount before VAT and gross price means
the total amount including VAT.
Yes. Enter the VAT percentage relevant to
your calculation. Always verify the applicable
rate for the relevant jurisdiction and transaction.
Divide the gross amount by the net amount,
subtract one and multiply the result by 100.