VAT Calculator
Add or remove Value Added Tax (VAT) from any amount. Enter the value, choose the applicable VAT rate and switch between exclusive (add VAT) or inclusive (extract VAT) mode. Common EU/UK standard rates are preset for one-click access.
How to use
- 1
Enter the amount
Type the monetary value you want to compute VAT on. Decimals and thousands separators are accepted.
- 2
Pick the VAT rate
Choose a quick preset (5%, 20%, 23%, 25% etc.) or type a custom rate. The default is 20% — the UK standard rate.
- 3
Choose the mode
“Add VAT to net” applies VAT to a tax-exclusive amount. “Remove VAT from gross” extracts the VAT component from a tax-inclusive price.
- 4
Copy the breakdown
Net, VAT and gross totals are shown live. Click Copy to put the full summary on your clipboard.
Common use cases
- Convert a net B2B quote into a gross consumer-facing price.
- Extract the VAT component from a receipt to reconcile it against your books.
- Sanity-check the VAT charged by a supplier on a tax-inclusive invoice.
- Estimate the VAT refund you can claim on cross-border EU purchases.
Limitations
- This calculator produces an estimate only and is not professional financial, tax or investment advice. Always confirm the underlying formulae with your accountant, bank or financial advisor before making decisions.
- Rates vary by country, region and product category — always confirm the applicable VAT rate for your jurisdiction.
- The calculator applies a single rate to the full amount. It does not model tiered, exempt or zero-rated supplies.
- Negative inputs are treated as zero to keep the result meaningful.
Frequently asked questions
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