VAT Calculator

Calculate VAT (Value Added Tax) or sales tax on purchases quickly and accurately. Switch between standard and reverse VAT calculations to determine the VAT amount, price with VAT, or price without VAT.

How to Use the VAT Calculator

This VAT calculator supports two calculation modes:

• Standard Mode (Add VAT): Enter a price excluding VAT to calculate the VAT amount and total price including VAT
• Reverse Mode (Remove VAT): Enter a price including VAT to calculate the VAT amount and net price excluding VAT

Understanding VAT Calculations

VAT (Value Added Tax) is an indirect tax applied to most goods and services. The standard VAT rate in the UK is 20%, though reduced rates of 5% and 0% apply to certain items.

Calculation Formulas

Adding VAT:

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

Removing VAT (Reverse Calculation):

• Net Price = Gross Price ÷ (1 + VAT Rate ÷ 100)
• VAT Amount = Gross Price - Net Price

Common VAT Rates

• UK Standard Rate: 20%
• UK Reduced Rate: 5% (on certain goods like children's car seats, home energy)
• UK Zero Rate: 0% (on most food, books, children's clothes)
• EU Rates: Vary by country (typically 15-27%)

Disclaimer

This calculator is provided for informational purposes only. Always verify VAT calculations with official tax authorities or qualified accountants for business transactions. VAT rates and rules may change.