VAT Calculator
Add VAT to a net amount or back it out of a gross amount, using standard rates for dozens of countries or your own custom rate.
Rates shown are standard national rates for reference only — they change over time and some goods/services qualify for reduced or zero rates. Always confirm with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.
How this VAT calculator works
VAT (Value Added Tax) — called GST in some countries — is a consumption tax added at each stage of a sale. When you're quoting or invoicing across borders, you'll often need to go one of two directions: add VAT on top of a net price to get what the customer actually pays, or work backward from a VAT-inclusive price to find the underlying net amount and the tax portion.
Pick a country to load its current standard VAT/GST rate automatically, or type in any custom rate — useful for a reduced rate, a country not in the list, or a rate that's changed since this list was last updated. Switch between “Add VAT” and “Remove VAT” depending on which direction you're calculating.
Standard rates are the headline rate that applies to most goods and services in that country, but many countries also have reduced rates for specific categories (food, books, transport, etc.) — this tool only covers the standard rate, so double-check if your transaction falls under a special category.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between VAT and GST?
They're the same basic mechanism — a consumption tax collected at each stage of the supply chain — just named differently by country. Europe, the UK, and most of Africa call it VAT; Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Singapore call it GST. This tool treats them identically.
Why is there both a country dropdown and a custom rate field?
The dropdown loads a country's current standard rate as a shortcut, but VAT rates change periodically and some transactions qualify for a reduced or zero rate. The custom field lets you override the loaded rate whenever it doesn't match your actual situation.
How do I calculate VAT backward from a total that already includes it?
Switch to “Remove VAT.” The tool divides your entered amount by (1 + rate) to find the net amount, then the difference between that and your entered total is the VAT portion.
Are these rates always up to date?
They're checked periodically but VAT rates do change — several countries have adjusted their standard rate in recent years. Treat the loaded rate as a starting point and confirm the current rate with the relevant tax authority before you file or invoice.