Global VAT CalcVAT Calculator
Last reviewed 16 October 2026
Add VAT to a net price, or take it back out of a gross one. Pick a country for the right rate, or type your own — the numbers update as you go.
Country calculators
Each country we cover has its own page: the local rates, registration thresholds where they're published, and euros, pounds or dirhams worked through properly.
How the two sums work
Adding VAT: multiply the net price by 1 + rate ÷ 100. A £200 job at 20% comes to £240, with £40 of VAT.
Removing VAT: divide the gross price by 1 + rate ÷ 100. A £240 total at 20% works back to £200 net and £40 of VAT — not £48.
That gap is the mistake almost everyone makes once: taking 20% off £240 gives £192, which is £8 short of the real net. To go backwards you divide; you never subtract the rate from the gross figure. If an invoice looks £8 light on a £240 total, this is usually why. The reverse VAT calculator walks through more examples.
At 20%: £100 net → £120 gross, £20 VAT. Running backwards: £120 gross → £100 net, £20 VAT.
Running a calculation
- Choose your country to load a typical rate, or type your own into the rate box.
- Enter the amount you're working with.
- Pick Add VAT when you have a net price and need the gross.
- Pick Remove VAT when you have a gross price and need the net plus the VAT portion.
- Read net, VAT and gross in the results panel — the copy button gives you a one-line breakdown.
Everything recalculates as you type, so there's nothing to submit. It works the same on a phone, and nothing you enter leaves your browser.
VAT and GST rates, country by country
District and provincial variations exist — Canada's HST and Quebec's QST, for instance — so the country pages go into the local detail. The full list with reduced-rate notes is on VAT and GST rates by country.
Five everyday jobs it handles
- Quoting a business client — you think in net terms, the quote needs a gross total. Get it right before it goes out, not after.
- Setting a retail price — work backwards from the shelf price to see what you keep.
- Bookkeeping night — split a day's takings into net and VAT without opening a spreadsheet.
- Checking a supplier invoice — confirm the VAT charged matches the net figure, and catch the ones that don't.
- Selling across a border — work out which rate applies where, and when the reverse charge moves the VAT to the buyer.
If you're a freelancer or small business
Three habits keep VAT (and you) out of trouble: charge the right rate from the first invoice, keep every purchase receipt so input VAT can be reclaimed, and file on time even in a quiet quarter. Selling cross-border adds a layer — the reverse charge and place-of-supply rules decide who charges what. Our guides cover the practical basics and how the reverse charge works.
Not registered yet? Then there's nothing to charge — thresholds differ by country, and most are listed on the rates page where published.
VAT, GST and sales tax — what differs
VAT and GST are the same machine with different nameplates: a tax added at each stage of a supply chain, collected by businesses and reclaimable along the way. The UK and the EU say VAT; India, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Singapore say GST.
A US-style sales tax works differently: charged once, to the final customer, and not reclaimable up the chain. That's why American prices usually show up without tax while VAT and GST countries quote them included.
Checking a VAT invoice in 30 seconds
Take the gross total and the rate you expect, switch to Remove VAT, and the result should match both the net figure and the VAT the invoice claims. If it doesn't, one of three things is off: the rate, a mixed-rate invoice, or the supplier's arithmetic. The reverse VAT calculator does this in one step, and the examples page has reference numbers to compare against.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the net (VAT-exclusive) price by 1 + the VAT rate as a decimal. At 20% VAT, £100 becomes £120, so the VAT is £20.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the gross (VAT-inclusive) price by 1 + the VAT rate as a decimal. At 20% VAT, £120 becomes £100 net, so the VAT is £20. Subtracting 20% from £120 gives £96, which is the wrong answer.
What is the difference between VAT and GST?
Same mechanism, different name. The UK and EU call it VAT; India, Australia, Singapore and others call it GST.
Is this VAT calculator free?
Yes. Every calculator here is free, needs no signup, and runs entirely in your browser — the amounts you enter are never sent anywhere.
What is the UK VAT rate?
The UK standard VAT rate is 20%. A reduced rate of 5% and a zero rate apply to certain goods and services.
What is the VAT rate in Ireland?
Ireland's standard VAT rate is 23%. Reduced rates of 13.5%, 9% and 4.8% apply to specific categories.
Which VAT rate should I use?
Use the rate that applies to the specific goods or services you are supplying, in the country where the sale is taxed. When in doubt, the rate on a previous invoice for the same item, or the tax authority's published list, is the fastest check.
Are the rates on this site always current?
Every page shows the date it was last reviewed. Rates change, so before filing, match the figure against the tax authority's own guidance.
About the numbers on this site
The formulas here are the two above — nothing hidden, and nothing to take on trust beyond the arithmetic. Rates are compiled from official tax authorities and re-checked before each release; when something moves (Austria's new 4.9% rate, Ireland's 9% hospitality rate), the pages are updated and dated. We're an independent calculator, not a tax adviser: for filings or cross-border calls, your accountant or the authority's own guidance wins every time.
Last reviewed: 16 October 2026 · Methodology · Editorial standards · Report an error