- Enter your amount — either a net price (before VAT) or a gross price (after VAT).
- Choose your country to load its standard VAT rate automatically, or select a custom rate for reduced rates.
- Choose 'Add VAT' to go from net to gross, or 'Remove VAT' to work backwards from a shelf price.
- You instantly see the net amount, the VAT charged and the gross total.
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VAT Calculator — Add or Remove VAT Instantly
Add VAT to a net price or strip VAT out of a gross figure in one click. Pick your country — United Kingdom 20%, Ireland 23%, Germany 19%, France 20%, Netherlands 21%, Spain 21%, Italy 22% — or enter any custom rate. Perfect for invoices, receipts and checking shop prices.
How the VAT calculator works
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the gross price by (1 + VAT rate). For example a £120 price with 20% UK VAT is £120 ÷ 1.20 = £100 net, so the VAT charged was £20.
What is the standard VAT rate in the UK?
The UK standard VAT rate is 20%. A reduced 5% rate applies to some goods like domestic energy, and zero-rated items (most food, children's clothes) charge no VAT.
Which European country has the highest VAT?
Among major economies, Denmark, Sweden and Hungary charge the highest standard rates (25%, 25% and 27%). Ireland charges 23%, Germany 19%, and Switzerland's is among the lowest at 8.1%.
Is this calculator free?
Yes — completely free, no signup, and it runs entirely in your browser, so your numbers never leave your device.
Estimates are for guidance only and are based on published 2025/2026 rates. Always confirm with a qualified professional for financial decisions.