VAT Calculator
Enter a VAT rate and a price to find the VAT amount. Use the result to add to or subtract from the price.
To add VAT: enter VAT % and the ex-VAT price — add the result to the price.
To remove VAT: divide the VAT-inclusive price by (1 + VAT rate/100).
VAT rates by country
| Country | Standard VAT rate | VAT on £/€100 |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 20% | £20.00 |
| Germany | 19% | €19.00 |
| France | 20% | €20.00 |
| Netherlands | 21% | €21.00 |
| Sweden | 25% | €25.00 |
| Ireland | 23% | €23.00 |
| Spain | 21% | €21.00 |
| Italy | 22% | €22.00 |
| Australia (GST) | 10% | A$10.00 |
How to add VAT to a price
- Enter the VAT rate (e.g. 20) in the first field.
- Enter the ex-VAT price in the second field.
- Click Calculate — the result is the VAT amount.
- Add the VAT amount to the ex-VAT price to get the VAT-inclusive total.
Example: 20% VAT on £150 ex-VAT: VAT = £30, total = £180.
How to remove VAT from a price
To find the ex-VAT price from a VAT-inclusive price, divide by (1 + VAT rate/100).
Example: A product costs £120 including 20% VAT. Ex-VAT = £120 ÷ 1.20 = £100. VAT amount = £120 − £100 = £20.
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FAQ
What is VAT?
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax added to goods and services at each stage of production and distribution. The final consumer pays the full VAT amount. In the US the equivalent is sales tax, which is only charged at the point of sale.
How do I calculate 20% VAT?
Multiply the ex-VAT price by 0.20 to find the VAT amount, then add it to the price. For £80 ex-VAT: 80 × 0.20 = £16 VAT, total = £96. Or enter 20 and 80 in the calculator above.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by (1 + VAT/100). For a £120 price with 20% VAT: 120 ÷ 1.20 = £100 ex-VAT.
What is the VAT rate in the UK?
The standard VAT rate in the United Kingdom is 20%. A reduced rate of 5% applies to items such as domestic energy and children’s car seats. Some items (e.g. most food, children’s clothing) are zero-rated.
Is VAT the same as sales tax?
No. VAT is collected at every stage of the supply chain; sales tax is only collected at the final point of sale. Both are percentage-based taxes on the price of goods or services, so the calculation method is the same.