🧾 VAT Calculator
Add VAT to a net price, or remove it from a gross price — works for any country's rate.
Common: UK 20% · EU average ~21% · Australia GST 10% · Canada GST 5%
How This Is Calculated
Adding VAT: Gross = Net × (1 + VAT rate ÷ 100). Example: $100 net at 20% VAT = $100 × 1.20 = $120 gross.
Removing VAT: Net = Gross ÷ (1 + VAT rate ÷ 100). Example: $120 gross at 20% VAT = $120 ÷ 1.20 = $100 net.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between VAT and GST?
They are functionally the same consumption tax under different names. The UK, EU, and most of the world
use "VAT"; Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, and Singapore use "GST".
What are common VAT rates around the world?
The UK is 20%, most EU countries range 17-27%, Australia's GST is 10%, Canada's federal GST is 5%. Always
check your specific country's current rate, as these change periodically.
Guide: understanding your result
- Adding VAT: Gross = Net × (1 + rate). Removing VAT: Net = Gross ÷ (1 + rate).
- To find the VAT inside a gross price, divide — do not multiply the gross by the rate: 20% VAT in £120 is £20, not £24.
- The United States has no VAT; it uses state and local sales taxes, which are generally added at the register on top of the shelf price.
Worked example
A £250 net price with 20% UK VAT becomes £300.00 (VAT £50.00). A gross price of £300 contains £50.00 of VAT; the net price is £250.00.
Standard rates in selected countries
| Country | Tax | Standard rate |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | VAT | 20% |
| Germany | VAT | 19% |
| France | VAT | 20% |
| Ireland | VAT | 23% |
| Australia | GST | 10% |
| New Zealand | GST | 15% |
| Canada (federal) | GST | 5% (plus provincial tax or HST in some provinces) |
Reduced rates apply to many goods and services, and rates can change; check the tax authority of the country concerned.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Multiplying a gross price by the VAT rate to find the VAT.
- Applying the standard rate to items that have a reduced or zero rate.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay VAT on purchases from abroad?
Often yes: many countries charge VAT on imports and on digital services sold by foreign businesses to consumers. The rules and thresholds depend on the country.
Official sources
Examples are calculated live from the same data the calculator uses and are for education only — they are not financial, tax or investment advice.
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