VAT is charged at each stage of the supply chain, but businesses reclaim the VAT they pay, so the final consumer bears it. To find the VAT in a VAT-inclusive UK price, divide by 6 (for 20% VAT).
How to use the VAT Calculator
- I want to
- VAT rate
- Custom VAT rate
- Amount
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
Choose whether to add or remove VAT, pick the rate and enter the amount.
Tips
- Tax figures here are estimates for planning – your actual tax depends on credits, deductions and local rules.
- Check the tax year and filing status before you rely on a result.
- Use gross (before-tax) figures unless a field asks for take-home pay.
- When in doubt, confirm with the tax authority’s own calculator or a tax professional.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Confusing marginal and effective tax rates.
- Adding sales tax to a price that already includes it.
- Forgetting payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) on wages.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| I want to | Choose one: Add VAT to a net amount, Remove VAT from a gross amount |
| VAT rate | Choose one: UK standard – 20%, UK reduced – 5%, Germany – 19%, France – 20% … |
| Custom VAT rate | In % |
| Amount | Amount in your currency |
What each result means
- VAT amount = [Net amount]×[VAT rate used]÷100
- Gross price (incl. VAT) = [Net amount] + [VAT amount]
Example values
How the main result changes when Custom VAT rate changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Custom VAT rate (%) | VAT amount |
|---|---|
| 9 | 20 |
| 13.5 | 20 |
| 18 | 20 |
| 22.5 | 20 |
| 27 | 20 |
| 36 | 20 |
Formula
Gross = net × (1 + VAT rate); VAT = net × rateNet = gross ÷ (1 + VAT rate)Worked example
Inputs — I want to: Add VAT to a net amount; VAT rate: UK standard – 20%; Custom VAT rate: 18 %; Amount: $100.
Results — VAT rate used = 20 %; Net amount = $100.00; VAT amount = $20.00; Gross price (incl. VAT) = $120.00.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add VAT?
Multiply the net price by (1 + VAT rate).
How do I remove 20% VAT?
Divide the gross price by 1.2 – the VAT is one sixth of the gross.
Which EU country has the highest VAT?
Hungary, at 27%.
What formula does the VAT Calculator use?
Gross = net × (1 + VAT rate); VAT = net × rate.