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VAT Calculator: Add or Remove VAT Instantly (UK, EU & Custom Rates)

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VAT Calculator: Add or Remove VAT Instantly (UK, EU & Custom Rates)

Need to add VAT to a net amount or strip VAT from a gross total? Whether you’re invoicing in the UK, dealing with EU VAT rates, or using a custom rate, the VAT Calculator gives you the answer in seconds.

What is VAT?

VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax charged on most goods and services in the UK, the EU, and many other countries. The UK standard rate is 20%; EU member states use various standard rates (e.g. Germany 19%, France 20%, Spain 21%, Ireland 23%). When pricing or processing invoices you often need to:

  • Add VAT to a net (ex-VAT) amount to get the gross price a customer pays
  • Remove VAT from a gross (VAT-inclusive) amount to get the net amount and the tax portion

The Tooladex VAT Calculator does both. Enter your amount and rate, and get the VAT amount and net or gross total instantly.

VAT vs GST: Same concept, different names. VAT is used in the UK, EU, and 160+ countries. GST is used in Australia, Canada, India, and Singapore. Both are value-added taxes — the math is identical.

UK context: The UK uses 20% standard rate, 5% reduced rate (e.g. energy bills, some home energy), and 0% for some items (e.g. most food, children’s clothes, books).

Common VAT rates:

  • UK: 20% (standard), 5% (reduced), 0% (zero-rated)
  • Germany: 19%
  • France: 20%
  • Spain: 21%
  • Ireland: 23%
  • Italy: 22%
  • Netherlands: 21%

For UK businesses selling to EU customers post-Brexit, different VAT rules may apply depending on whether you’re VAT-registered in the EU.

Why Use a VAT Calculator?

UK invoicing — Add 20% VAT to net prices for B2B or B2C invoices, or use reduced/zero rates where applicable.

EU cross-border — Work with different EU VAT rates (19%, 20%, 21%, 22%, 23%) for sales or expense claims.

Expense claims — Remove VAT from receipts to get the net amount and reclaimable VAT.

Pricing — Set selling prices (gross) from cost (net) plus VAT.

Accounting — Split gross payments into net revenue and VAT for bookkeeping and returns.

Quotes — Show net and gross amounts for different VAT rates or zero-rated items.

How the VAT Calculator Works

Add VAT (Net → Gross)

  1. Choose Add VAT (Net → Gross).
  2. Enter the net amount (ex-VAT).
  3. Enter the VAT rate (use presets like 19%, 20%, 21% or type a custom rate).
  4. See the VAT amount and gross total immediately.

Example: Net £100 at 20% VAT → VAT £20, Gross £120.

Remove VAT (Gross → Net)

  1. Choose Remove VAT (Gross → Net).
  2. Enter the gross amount (VAT-inclusive).
  3. Enter the VAT rate.
  4. See the VAT amount and net amount immediately.

Example: Gross £120 at 20% VAT → Net £100, VAT £20.

Results update as you type. All calculations run in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.

VAT Formulas

Add VAT
VAT Amount = Net × (Rate ÷ 100)
Gross = Net + VAT Amount

Remove VAT
Net = Gross ÷ (1 + Rate ÷ 100)
VAT Amount = Gross − Net

Examples

Example 1: UK 20% VAT
Net £100, rate 20% → VAT £20, Gross £120.

Example 2: Remove 19% VAT (e.g. Germany)
Gross €1,190, rate 19% → Net €1,000, VAT €190.

Example 3: Add 23% VAT (e.g. Ireland)
Net €500, rate 23% → VAT €115, Gross €615.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT rate in the UK?
The UK standard VAT rate is 20%. Reduced rate is 5%, and some goods and services are zero-rated (0%).

How do I remove VAT from a gross amount?
Divide the gross amount by 1.20 (for 20% VAT) to get the net amount. VAT = Gross − Net.

Is VAT the same as sales tax?
No. VAT is charged at each stage of production and distribution; sales tax (e.g. in the US) is only charged at the final sale.

Privacy

All calculations run in your browser. We don’t send or store your amounts or rates.

Try the VAT Calculator

VAT Calculator

Calculate VAT (Value Added Tax) instantly. Add VAT to net amount or remove VAT from gross amount. Supports UK, EU, and custom VAT rates.

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The VAT Calculator is free, works in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Add or remove VAT with UK, EU, or any custom rate — perfect for invoicing, expenses, and accounting.

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