VAT & GST Calculator
Add or remove VAT or GST at the standard rate for 30+ countries, with an instant net, tax and gross breakdown.
This free VAT calculator adds or removes VAT or GST in a click, for any country. Choose your country and it applies the standard rate, such as 20% in the UK, 19% in Germany, 18% GST in India, 10% GST in Australia or 5% in the UAE. It then shows the net, tax and gross instantly in your currency. Switch to Remove VAT to back the tax out of a tax-inclusive total. No sign-up, and nothing leaves your browser.
Adding 20% VAT (United Kingdom) to your net amount.
How to add or remove VAT
To add VAT, multiply the net amount by the rate and add the result on. At 20%, 100 becomes 120. To remove VAT from a tax-inclusive price, divide by one plus the rate: 120 ÷ 1.20 = 100. Subtracting 20% of 120 gives 96, which is wrong, and it's the most common VAT mistake. The calculator above does both directions correctly.
VAT and GST work the same way. The name depends on the country: VAT in the UK, Europe, the Gulf and much of Africa; GST in India, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Canada.
Standard VAT & GST rates by country
| Country | Tax | Standard rate |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | ||
| United Kingdom | VAT | 20% |
| Ireland | VAT | 23% |
| Germany | VAT | 19% |
| France | VAT | 20% |
| Italy | VAT | 22% |
| Spain | VAT | 21% |
| Netherlands | VAT | 21% |
| Belgium | VAT | 21% |
| Austria | VAT | 20% |
| Portugal | VAT | 23% |
| Poland | VAT | 23% |
| Sweden | VAT | 25% |
| Denmark | VAT | 25% |
| Norway | VAT | 25% |
| Switzerland | VAT | 8.1% |
| Middle East | ||
| Saudi Arabia | VAT | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | VAT | 5% |
| Bahrain | VAT | 10% |
| Oman | VAT | 5% |
| Egypt | VAT | 14% |
| Turkey | KDV | 20% |
| Asia-Pacific | ||
| India | GST | 18% |
| Pakistan | Sales tax | 18% |
| Australia | GST | 10% |
| New Zealand | GST | 15% |
| Singapore | GST | 9% |
| Japan | Consumption tax | 10% |
| China | VAT | 13% |
| Africa | ||
| South Africa | VAT | 15% |
| Kenya | VAT | 16% |
| Nigeria | VAT | 7.5% |
| Americas | ||
| Canada (GST) | GST | 5% |
| Canada — Ontario (HST) | HST | 13% |
| Mexico | IVA | 16% |
Standard rates only. Reduced and zero rates apply to some goods and services. Rates change, so confirm with your tax authority before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the net amount by the VAT rate to get the tax, then add it on. For example, at 20%: VAT = net × 0.20 and gross = net + VAT, so £100 becomes £120. Choose 'Add VAT' in the calculator and it does this instantly.
How do I remove VAT from a price (reverse VAT)?
Divide the gross, tax-inclusive amount by 1 plus the rate. At 20%: net = gross ÷ 1.20, and VAT = gross − net, so £120 becomes £100 net and £20 VAT. A common mistake is subtracting 20% of the gross; that gives the wrong answer. 'Remove VAT' mode backs the tax out correctly.
What is the difference between VAT and GST?
Both are consumption taxes charged on goods and services and collected at each stage of supply. 'VAT' (value-added tax) is the name used in the UK, EU, Gulf and much of Africa. 'GST' (goods and services tax) is used in India, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Canada. The maths for adding or removing them is the same.
Does the United States have VAT?
No. The US has no national VAT. Instead, states and cities charge sales tax at the point of sale, at rates that vary by location. You can still use the calculator's custom rate to add or remove a sales-tax percentage.
Are these the only rates that apply?
The presets are each country's standard rate. Many countries also have reduced or zero rates for items like food, books or medicine. Rates can change, so check your tax authority for anything you file. Use the custom rate option for any other percentage.
Is this VAT calculator free?
Yes. It's completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser.
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