VAT Calculator — Add or Remove VAT
Enter a price and VAT rate to calculate the net price, VAT amount, and gross price instantly. Switch between adding VAT to a net price or removing it from a gross price.
How VAT is calculated
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax applied as a percentage of the price. To add VAT: multiply the net price by (1 + rate). To remove VAT from a gross price: divide by (1 + rate).
The key is to divide by (1 + rate) — not subtract the percentage directly. Subtracting 20% from £120 gives £96, not £100. The correct method: £120 ÷ 1.20 = £100.
VAT rate examples
UK standard rate
£100 net + 20% VAT
£120 gross
VAT amount: £20.00
Germany
€100 net + 19% VAT
€119 gross
VAT amount: €19.00
Hungary
10,000 Ft net + 27% VAT
12,700 Ft gross
VAT amount: 2,700 Ft
Frequently asked questions
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by (1 + VAT rate). For example, £100 at 20% VAT: £100 × 1.20 = £120 gross price.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the gross price by (1 + VAT rate). For example, £120 at 20% VAT: £120 ÷ 1.20 = £100 net price.
What is the VAT rate in the UK?
The standard UK VAT rate is 20%. A reduced rate of 5% applies to some goods (energy, children's car seats). Zero-rated goods (food, books, children's clothing) carry 0% VAT.
What is the VAT rate in the EU?
EU VAT rates vary by country. Common standard rates: Germany 19%, France 20%, Hungary 27%, Sweden 25%, Netherlands 21%. Each country also has reduced rates for certain goods.
What is the difference between VAT and sales tax?
VAT is collected at every stage of production and remitted at each step. Sales tax is collected only at the final point of sale. The consumer pays roughly the same in both systems, but VAT is harder to evade because it is verified throughout the supply chain.
Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. VAT rates and rules vary by country and product type. Always verify the applicable rate with your local tax authority or a qualified accountant.