How do I add VAT to a net amount?

Multiply the net amount by (1 + VAT rate). For example, with 7% VAT: Gross = Net × 1.07. A net amount of 10,000 becomes 10,700 including VAT.

How do I remove VAT from a gross amount?

Divide the gross (VAT-inclusive) amount by (1 + VAT rate). For example, with 7% VAT: Net = Gross ÷ 1.07. A gross amount of 10,700 contains a net of 10,000 and VAT of 700.

What is a VAT or GST calculator used for?

A VAT/GST calculator helps businesses and individuals quickly determine the tax-inclusive or tax-exclusive price. It works for any country's consumption tax: VAT, GST, IVA, TVA, MwSt, and more.

VAT Calculator

Add VAT to a net amount or remove VAT from a gross amount.

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How this works

Adding VAT — multiply the net amount by (1 + VAT rate):

gross = net × (1 + rate)

Removing VAT — divide the gross amount by (1 + VAT rate):

net = gross ÷ (1 + rate)

The VAT amount is the difference between gross and net.

Understanding VAT & GST Calculations

What is VAT?

VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax applied to goods and services in most countries worldwide. It goes by different names — GST in Australia, Singapore, and India; IVA in Spain and Mexico; TVA in France; MwSt in Germany — but the calculation works the same way.

Businesses collect VAT on behalf of the government by adding it to the sale price. The key question is always: given a price, how much of it is tax? Or conversely: given a net price, what will the total be after tax?

How to add VAT to a net amount

To calculate the gross (VAT‑inclusive) price from a net (VAT‑exclusive) amount, multiply by (1 + rate):

gross = net × (1 + VAT rate)

Example: A product costs 1,000 net. With 20% VAT: 1,000 × 1.20 = 1,200 gross. The VAT amount is 200.

How to remove VAT from a gross amount

To extract the net amount from a VAT‑inclusive price, divide by (1 + rate). Don’t subtract the percentage — that gives the wrong answer.

net = gross ÷ (1 + VAT rate)

Example: A receipt shows 1,200 including 20% VAT: 1,200 ÷ 1.20 = 1,000 net. The VAT included is 200.

Common VAT & GST rates by country

VAT rates vary significantly around the world. Here are some of the most common:

United Kingdom — 20% VAT (reduced rate 5% on some goods)
EU countries — range from 17% (Luxembourg) to 27% (Hungary), most between 19–25%
Australia — 10% GST
Singapore — 9% GST
Japan — 10% consumption tax (reduced 8% on food)
Thailand — 7% VAT

Tips for accurate VAT calculations

Always divide to remove VAT. A common mistake is subtracting the percentage. 20% of 1,200 is 240, but the actual VAT in a 1,200 gross amount at 20% is only 200.
Use the legal tax term. The tax name follows the country, not the language. A French speaker calculating for Australia uses “GST”, not “TVA”.
Watch for multiple rates. Many countries have standard, reduced, and zero rates depending on the type of goods or services.
Check rounding rules. Some tax authorities require rounding per line item; others allow rounding the total. This calculator rounds the final result.

Quick cheat‑sheet for a basic calculator

Add VAT: type the net amount, press ×, type 1.20 (for 20%), press =. For 7% use 1.07, for 10% use 1.10, etc.
Remove VAT: type the gross amount, press ÷, type 1.20 (for 20%), press =. This gives you the net — subtract it from the gross to get the VAT amount.
Why 1.20 and not 0.20? The “1” represents the original amount. Multiplying by 1.20 adds 20% in one step. Dividing by 1.20 removes it. Skip the % button entirely — it works differently on every calculator.