VAT Calculator - Add & Remove VAT Online (Free)
Use our free VAT Calculator to add VAT to a net price or remove VAT from a gross price. Pick a rate from 0%, 5%, 12%, 15%, 20% or 28%, or set your own, and see the net amount, VAT and gross amount with a rate comparison table.
VAT Calculator
Value Added Tax (Add & Remove)
Calculate VAT inclusive and exclusive amounts instantly. Add VAT on top of a net price, or reverse-calculate VAT from a gross price. Supports common VAT rates and any custom rate.
VAT Calculator
Choose Mode • Enter Amount • Get VAT
Enter your amount and VAT rate
and click Calculate VAT
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What is VAT (Value Added Tax)?
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax imposed on the value added to goods and services at each stage of production and distribution. Unlike a simple sales tax, VAT is collected in stages — each business charges VAT on its sales and pays VAT on its purchases, remitting the difference to the government. The final consumer bears the full tax as part of the purchase price.
In India, VAT was the primary state-level tax on goods until GST replaced most of it in July 2017. VAT still applies to certain items like petrol, diesel, alcohol, and a few other goods. In the UAE, VAT is 5% (since 2018). In the UK, standard VAT is 20% with reduced rates of 5% and 0%. In the EU, rates range from 17% (Luxembourg) to 27% (Hungary).
VAT Calculation Formulas
VAT = Net × (VAT Rate ÷ 100)
Gross = Net + VAT
Removing VAT (Inclusive / Reverse):
Net = Gross ÷ (1 + VAT Rate ÷ 100)
VAT = Gross − Net
VAT Rate as % of Gross:
VAT% of Gross = (VAT ÷ Gross) × 100
VAT Exclusive vs VAT Inclusive
- VAT Exclusive (Add VAT): Price does NOT include VAT. You must add the VAT on top. Example: A product priced at ₹1,000 + 15% VAT = ₹1,150 to pay.
- VAT Inclusive (Extract VAT): Price ALREADY includes VAT. You must reverse-calculate the base price. Example: A bill of ₹1,150 includes 15% VAT, so the net price is ₹1,000 and VAT is ₹150.
Common VAT Rates Around the World
| Country / Region | Standard VAT Rate | Reduced Rates |
|---|---|---|
| India (VAT on petrol, alcohol) | Varies by state | Varies by state and product |
| UAE | 5% | 0% (zero-rated) |
| Saudi Arabia | 15% | 0% |
| United Kingdom | 20% | 5%, 0% |
| Germany | 19% | 7% |
| France | 20% | 10%, 5.5%, 2.1% |
| Australia (called GST) | 10% | 0% |
How to Use This VAT Calculator
Choose Mode
Exclusive (add VAT) or Inclusive (remove VAT from total).
Enter Amount
Type or slide the base/gross amount.
Select VAT Rate
Pick from preset tiles (0%, 5%, 12%, 15%, 20%, 28%) or use custom rate.
Get Results
See net, VAT, and gross instantly — with rate comparison table.
VAT vs GST vs Sales Tax
- VAT: Multi-stage consumption tax. Collected at every stage of production. Common in UAE, UK, EU, and India (limited).
- GST: Similar concept but typically a unified national tax. Replaced most state VAT in India (2017). Also used in Australia, Canada, Singapore, and others.
- Sales Tax: Single-stage tax at the point of final sale. Common in the US. No credit for intermediate purchases.
Proven Strategies to Handle VAT Efficiently
- Register if required: Most countries require VAT registration once your turnover crosses a threshold (e.g., AED 375,000 in UAE, £90,000 in UK; State VAT thresholds in India vary by state).
- Claim input VAT: If you're a registered business, you can claim VAT paid on business purchases as a credit — reducing your net VAT liability.
- Keep proper invoices: VAT-compliant invoices (with VAT numbers) are mandatory to claim input credits.
- File returns on time: Late VAT returns usually attract penalties and interest.
- Separate personal and business expenses: Personal expenses don't qualify for VAT credit.
Common VAT Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying the wrong rate: Many goods have reduced rates (e.g., 5% on domestic fuel in the UK, 7% on food in Germany).
- Confusing inclusive vs exclusive: Always check whether a quoted price already includes VAT.
- Forgetting to reverse-calculate: When you receive a VAT-inclusive invoice, extract the correct net amount for accounting.
- Missing invoices: Without proper VAT invoices, input credits are disallowed.
- Mixing VAT with GST: If your business operates in India, most items are now under GST (mainly 5% and 18%, plus 40% on select luxury and sin goods), not VAT. Only specific goods like petrol and liquor still attract VAT.