VAT / GST Calculator
Add VAT to a net price or remove VAT from a gross price. Quick-select rate presets for UK, EU, Australia, Canada, and more. Results update as you type.
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VAT / GST Rates by Country
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Rates shown are standard rates. Many countries have reduced rates for essentials. Always verify with official sources.
Understanding VAT
VAT (Value Added Tax) is charged at each stage of the supply chain. Businesses collect VAT on sales but can reclaim the VAT they paid on business inputs. The final consumer bears the full tax. Unlike US sales tax, VAT is built into the displayed price in most countries — use the "Remove VAT" tab to extract the pre-tax amount.
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Open calculator →FAQ
What is VAT?
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax charged at each stage of the supply chain. Businesses collect VAT on sales and can reclaim VAT paid on inputs. The final consumer bears the full tax. It is used in most countries outside the US, including the EU, UK, Australia (as GST), and Canada (as GST).
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by (1 + VAT rate as a decimal). Example: £120 at 20% VAT → Net = £120 ÷ 1.20 = £100. VAT = £120 − £100 = £20. The "Remove VAT" tab calculates this automatically.
What is the difference between VAT and GST?
VAT and GST are essentially the same type of tax — a multi-stage consumption tax where each stage of production collects tax on added value. The name differs by country: EU, UK, and most of Europe use "VAT"; Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Singapore use "GST".
How is VAT calculated?
Adding VAT: Gross = Net × (1 + rate). VAT amount = Gross − Net. Removing VAT: Net = Gross ÷ (1 + rate). VAT amount = Gross − Net. Example: adding 20% to £100 → VAT = £20, Gross = £120.