Add or Remove VAT Calculator
Type an amount, enter any VAT rate — see the net, VAT and gross instantly. Press Enter to save a calculation to your history.
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How to add or remove VAT
Adding VAT (net → gross): multiply the net amount by 1 + rate. Example: 100 net at 20% VAT → 100 × 1.20 = 120.00 gross, of which 20.00 is VAT.
Removing VAT (gross → net): divide the gross amount by 1 + rate. Example: 120 gross at 20% VAT → 120 ÷ 1.20 = 100.00 net, of which 20.00 is VAT. Note this is not the same as subtracting 20% from the gross (that would wrongly give 96).
Type any VAT rate — your country's standard rate, a reduced rate, or anything in between.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove VAT from a gross price?
Divide the gross (VAT-inclusive) price by 1 plus the VAT rate. For 20% VAT: net = gross ÷ 1.20. Example: a 120.00 price tag at 20% VAT contains 100.00 net + 20.00 VAT. Simply subtracting 20% (120 − 24 = 96) is wrong — always divide.
How do I add VAT to a net price?
Multiply the net (VAT-exclusive) price by 1 plus the VAT rate. For 20% VAT: gross = net × 1.20. Example: 100 net → 120 gross.
What is the UK VAT rate?
The UK standard VAT rate is 20%, with a 5% reduced rate (e.g. domestic energy) and 0% for zero-rated goods like most food and children's clothes.
What are the standard VAT rates in the EU?
Common standard rates: Germany 19%, France 20%, Spain 21%, Portugal 23%, Sweden 25%, Italy 22%, Netherlands 21%, Belgium 21%, Ireland 23%, Austria 20%. Type any of them into the calculator above.
Why don't my net + VAT figures add up exactly to the gross?
Rounding. Each figure is rounded to 2 decimals independently, so net + VAT can differ from gross by a cent. For invoices, agree one rounding rule with your customer and stick to it.
Last updated: September 2026.
Disclaimer: This tool is for information only and is not professional tax advice. VAT rates change — confirm the correct rate for your country and transaction type before invoicing.