Add or remove VAT and see the net, tax and gross amounts.
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How do you calculate VAT on a price?
To add VAT: VAT = Amount × Rate ÷ 100, then Gross = Amount + VAT. To remove VAT from a gross price: Net = Amount ÷ (1 + Rate ÷ 100), then VAT = Amount − Net. Use "Add" for tax-exclusive prices and "Remove" for tax-inclusive ones. Adding 20% to 1,000 gives 200 tax and a 1,200 total.
Understanding your result
Use “Add” for tax-exclusive prices and “Remove” for tax-inclusive prices.
Formula and method
Add: VAT = Amount × Rate ÷ 100; Gross = Amount + VAT. Remove: Net = Amount ÷ (1 + Rate ÷ 100); VAT = Amount − Net.
Assumptions and limitations
Figures are estimates for general guidance only and not financial or tax advice. You choose the VAT rate, so accuracy depends on selecting the correct one, since rates and exemptions vary by country and item. Your actual VAT position depends on registration, place of supply and current rules; check with a qualified professional.
Worked example
Adding 20% VAT to 1,000 gives 200 tax and a 1,200 total. Removing 20% from 1,200 returns the 1,000 net.
How to use this tool
- Enter the amount.
- Set the VAT rate.
- Choose Add VAT or Remove VAT.
- Press Calculate.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying the wrong rate for the product category or country.
About the VAT Calculator
Add Value Added Tax to a net price, or work out the VAT already included in a gross price.
Who should use this tool
Traders, contractors, e-commerce sellers and finance teams working with Value Added Tax who need to add VAT to a tax-exclusive price or separate the VAT already inside a tax-inclusive total. Also handy for consumers wanting to see how much of a purchase price is tax.
Benefits
- Handles both adding and removing VAT at any rate
- Breaks a price into net, VAT and gross
- Cuts errors when pricing goods or invoicing
- Browser-based and private with nothing sent to a server
Practical use cases
- Setting a VAT-inclusive shelf or listing price
- Separating VAT from a total for a return
- Verifying the VAT amount on an invoice
- Converting a gross price back to net
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Frequently asked questions
Is VAT the same as GST?
They are similar consumption taxes with different names and rules by region. The maths is the same.
How does removing VAT differ from adding it?
Adding VAT multiplies the net price by the rate and adds it on. Removing VAT works backwards: it divides the gross by one plus the rate to recover the net, then treats the remainder as tax. The two operations are not simple mirror images, which is why using the right mode matters.
Can I use this for a reduced or zero VAT rate?
Yes. Enter whatever rate applies, including a reduced rate or zero, and the tool calculates accordingly. It does not decide which rate a product qualifies for, so you must identify the correct rate under your local rules and type it in before calculating.