Tax helper

VAT Calculator

Choose whether your price already includes VAT, enter the amount and pick a country or type any rate. The calculator shows the net amount, the VAT and the gross total.

Net (excl. VAT)
VAT amount
Gross (incl. VAT)
RateNetVATGross

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How to use the vat calculator

  1. Choose the directionAdd VAT if your price excludes it, or remove VAT if it's already included.
  2. Enter the priceType the amount in any currency.
  3. Pick the rateChoose a country's standard rate or type a custom rate.

How to add and remove VAT correctly

Adding VAT is simple: gross = net × (1 + rate). Removing VAT is where people often go wrong. You can't just subtract the rate from a gross price. You divide by (1 + rate). For example, at 20%, a gross price of 120 has a net of 120 ÷ 1.2 = 100 and 20 of VAT, not 120 − 24 = 96. Equivalently, the VAT inside a gross price is gross × rate ÷ (1 + rate), which is one-sixth of the price at 20%. The presets show each country's standard rate. Many countries also have reduced rates for food, books or energy, which you can type in as a custom rate.

VAT vs sales tax

VAT is charged at each stage of production and usually included in shelf prices. US sales tax is added at the till and varies by state and city.

Rates change

Governments adjust VAT rates from time to time. Check the current rate with your tax authority before filing or invoicing.

VAT Calculator FAQ

How do I remove 20% VAT from a price?

Divide the gross price by 1.2. The VAT is the difference, or gross ÷ 6.

How do I add VAT to a price?

Multiply the net price by (1 + rate). At 20%, multiply by 1.2.

Is GST the same as VAT?

They work the same way. Australia, New Zealand, India, Canada and Singapore call it Goods and Services Tax (GST).

What is the VAT rate in Uzbekistan?

The standard VAT rate in Uzbekistan is 12%.

Can I use a reduced rate?

Yes. Choose Custom and type any rate, such as 5% or 10%.

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