VAT Calculator
Calculate Value Added Tax for invoices, quotes, and expense reports. Add VAT to a net price or remove VAT from a gross total — with one-click presets for 5%, 10%, 19%, 20%, and 21% common European rates.
Read: VAT Calculator Guide: Add & Remove Value Added Tax →
- Free to Use
- No Signup
- Privacy Friendly
How to calculate VAT
- 1
Choose direction
Select Add VAT when you have a net price and need the tax-inclusive total. Select Remove VAT when you have a receipt total and need the net amount.
- 2
Enter amount and rate
Type the price and VAT percentage, or click a preset (e.g. 20% UK). Results update as you type.
- 3
Read the breakdown
See net price, VAT amount, and gross total. For APAC tax, try the GST calculator.
VAT formulas
Example: £100 net + 20% VAT → £20 VAT, £120 gross.
Why Use This Tool?
Both Directions
Add VAT to net prices or extract VAT from tax-inclusive totals.
Rate Presets
Quick buttons for 5%, 10%, 19%, 20%, and 21% common VAT rates.
Invoice Ready
Quick math for freelancers, shops, and EU VAT returns.
Private
Price data stays on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add 20% VAT to a net price?
Select Add VAT, enter the net amount and rate 20. Gross = net × 1.20. VAT = gross − net. Example: £100 net → £20 VAT, £120 gross.
How do I remove VAT from a gross price?
Select Remove VAT, enter the tax-inclusive total. Net = gross ÷ 1.20 for 20% VAT. VAT = gross − net.
What is the standard VAT rate in the UK?
The UK standard VAT rate is 20%. A reduced rate of 5% applies to some goods and services; zero-rated items are at 0%.
Is VAT the same as sales tax?
Similar concept — both tax consumption — but VAT is typically shown on invoices as a separate line item and is common across Europe and the UK.
Is this VAT calculator free?
Yes. Unlimited calculations with no signup; all math runs in your browser.

Invoice-Ready VAT Breakdowns
Freelancers quoting EU clients, accountants reconciling receipts, and small businesses preparing VAT returns all need clean net/VAT/gross breakdowns. One calculator handles both directions with presets for the most common European standard rates.
