Add or remove VAT for any European country
Whether you are invoicing a client, pricing a product, or checking a receipt, this VAT calculator handles both directions: add VAT to a net amount to get the gross total, or strip VAT out of a gross amount to find the net. Pick a country to load its current standard rate, or enter a custom rate for reduced-rate goods. Everything is calculated in your browser, instantly and privately.
Standard VAT rates included
- Germany 19%, France 20%, Italy 22%, Spain 21%, Netherlands 21%, Ireland 23%, and every other EU state.
- United Kingdom 20%.
- Custom rate option for reduced and zero rates.
How VAT calculation works
Adding VAT is simple: multiply the net price by 1 plus the rate. At the UK rate of 20%, a net price of 100 becomes 120. Removing VAT is where most people make a mistake: you must divide the gross price by 1.20, not subtract 20%. A gross price of 120 divided by 1.20 gives the correct net of 100; subtracting 20% would wrongly give 96. This calculator handles both directions, which is why it also works as a reverse VAT calculator for invoices and receipts.
Current VAT rates in the UK and Europe
| Country | Standard rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 20% | Reduced 5% on some goods |
| Ireland | 23% | Reduced 13.5% and 9% |
| Germany | 19% | Reduced 7% |
| France | 20% | Reduced 10% and 5.5% |
| Spain | 21% | Reduced 10% |
| Italy | 22% | Reduced 10% and 5% |
| Netherlands | 21% | Reduced 9% |
Rates change occasionally and reduced rates depend on the product category, so always confirm the rate that applies to your goods with the official tax authority before filing.
Who this calculator is for
- Freelancers and small businesses preparing invoices with VAT added
- Shoppers working out the pre-tax price from a gross receipt
- Accountants doing quick net to gross and gross to net checks
- Online sellers pricing products for different European countries
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Frequently asked questions
Which countries are included?
All EU member states plus the UK, each with its current standard VAT rate. You can also enter a custom rate.
Can it remove VAT from a gross price?
Yes. Switch to 'Remove VAT' to work out the net price and VAT amount from a VAT-inclusive total.
Are the rates always up to date?
Standard rates are included, but governments change them occasionally - you can always type a custom rate to be sure.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and nothing is sent or stored.