VAT Calculator

Add or remove VAT in seconds

This VAT calculator works both ways. Add VAT to a price before tax (net) to get the total to charge, or remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive total (gross) to see the price before tax and the tax portion. It shows the net amount, VAT amount and gross amount together.

How to use it

1. Choose Add VAT to net amount or Remove VAT from gross amount.
2. Pick a preset — UAE 5%, UK 20%, Saudi Arabia 15%, Germany 19%, France 20% or India GST 18% — or type any rate in VAT rate %.
3. Enter the amount.
4. Read the net, VAT and gross amounts, rounded to 2 decimal places.

VAT formulas

Adding VAT (exclusive to inclusive)

• VAT = net × rate ÷ 100
• Gross = net + VAT

Example: 250 at UAE 5% → VAT = 250 × 0.05 = 12.50, gross = 262.50.

Removing VAT (how to calculate a VAT-inclusive price)

• Net = gross ÷ (1 + rate ÷ 100)
• VAT = gross − net

Example: 115 including Saudi 15% VAT → net = 115 ÷ 1.15 = 100, VAT = 15.

A common mistake

To remove VAT, do not simply take the rate off the gross price. With 120 including 20% VAT:

Check: 100 + 20% = 120, while 96 + 20% is only 115.20.

Frequently asked questions

Are the preset rates always current?

They are the standard rates built into the tool. Countries change rates and apply reduced rates to some goods, so confirm the rate that applies to your sale and type it in if needed.

Does it handle currency or flat-rate VAT schemes?

The results are plain numbers that work for any currency. Special schemes such as the UK flat rate scheme are not covered.