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VAT Calculator
Add VAT to a net price or remove VAT from a gross price at any rate. See the net amount, the VAT amount and the gross total.
Net
100
VAT
20
Gross
120
How to add VAT or strip it out
- Choose Add VAT or Remove VAT with the toggle. The amount label switches between Net amount and Gross amount to show which figure you are expected to enter.
- Type the amount. For Add VAT this is the price before tax; for Remove VAT it is the price with tax included, as printed on a receipt or shelf label.
- Enter the VAT rate, or tap a preset: 5%, 12%, 19%, 20%, 21% or 25%. Each preset shows a hint such as Germany or UK / France on wider screens.
- Read the Net, VAT and Gross figures, then use Copy breakdown to put all three on the clipboard as three lines of text.
Both directions on the same amount
Add VAT multiplies the net amount by the rate and adds the result. Remove VAT divides the gross amount by 1 plus the rate to find the net, then reports the difference as VAT. The two directions give different VAT figures for the same amount, which is why it matters that you pick the right mode.
Take 250 at the German rate of 19%. In Add VAT mode the VAT is 47.5 and the gross is 297.5. In Remove VAT mode the net is 250 ÷ 1.19 = 210.08 and the VAT is 39.92. A shop price of 59.99 at 20% contains 10 of VAT on a net of 49.99.
The preset rates and what they do to 100
The hints label the standard rate of a country or, for 12%, a reduced rate used in Sweden. Reduced rates that are not in the list, such as the 5% UK reduced rate on home energy or the 7% German reduced rate on food, can simply be typed into the rate box. A preset button is highlighted only while the rate field matches it exactly.
| Preset | Hint shown | Net 100 → Gross | Gross 100 → Net | VAT inside gross 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | UAE / KSA | 105 | 95.24 | 4.76 |
| 12% | reduced SE | 112 | 89.29 | 10.71 |
| 19% | Germany | 119 | 84.03 | 15.97 |
| 20% | UK / France | 120 | 83.33 | 16.67 |
| 21% | Spain / NL | 121 | 82.64 | 17.36 |
| 25% | Sweden / DK | 125 | 80 | 20 |
Each preset applied to an amount of 100 in both modes.
The Copy breakdown button
Copying produces three lines: Net, then VAT with the rate in brackets, then Gross. For the defaults of 100 at 20% the clipboard receives Net: 100, VAT (20%): 20 and Gross: 120, each on its own line, ready to paste into an invoice note, email or spreadsheet. The button reads Copied for a moment to confirm.
If the browser refuses clipboard access, which can happen in private windows or on older browsers, the button quietly does nothing and you can copy the figures by hand.
How the figures are formatted
- Amounts are rounded to two decimal places but trailing zeros are dropped: a gross of 120 displays as 120, not 120.00, and 16.666… displays as 16.67.
- Thousands separators follow your browser's language setting, so 1,481.4 in English locales may appear as 1.481,4 in German ones.
- An amount of 0 hides the results entirely. Negative amounts are allowed, so -100 at 20% gives VAT of -20 and a gross of -120, which suits credit notes.
- A negative rate hides the results; a rate of 0 is accepted and leaves net and gross equal.
Where each mode earns its keep
- Writing an invoice: price your work net, add VAT, and copy the breakdown onto the document.
- Claiming expenses: enter the receipt total in Remove VAT mode to find the reclaimable VAT on a VAT-registered business purchase.
- Price labelling for consumers: in most VAT countries the displayed price must include VAT, so Add VAT turns your cost-plus-margin figure into the shelf price.
- Comparing suppliers across borders: strip each supplier's local VAT to compare true net prices before deciding.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove VAT from a gross price?
Divide the gross price by 1 plus the VAT rate. For 20% VAT, divide by 1.20 to get the net price, then subtract it from the gross to find the VAT.
How do I add VAT to a net price?
Multiply the net price by the VAT rate to get the VAT amount, then add it to the net. For 20% VAT on 100, the VAT is 20 and the gross total is 120.
Why can't I just subtract 20% to remove VAT?
Because the VAT was calculated on the smaller net amount, not the gross. Subtracting 20% from a 120 gross gives 96, but the correct net is 120 ÷ 1.20 = 100. Always divide by 1 plus the rate.
What are common standard VAT rates?
Standard rates vary by country — for example 5% in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, 19% in Germany, 20% in the UK and France, 21% in Spain and the Netherlands, and 25% in Sweden and Denmark. Many countries also have reduced rates for specific goods, so check the official rate for your case.
Why does the result show 120 rather than 120.00?
The widget rounds to two decimals and then displays the number without padding, so whole amounts lose the trailing zeros. The value is still exact to the cent; 16.67 is shown with both decimals because they are not zero.
What exactly does Copy breakdown put on the clipboard?
Three lines of plain text: Net with the net figure, VAT with the rate in brackets and the VAT figure, and Gross with the gross figure. Nothing else is included, so it pastes cleanly into any document.
Can I enter a VAT rate that is not one of the presets?
Yes. The rate box accepts any number, including decimals, so reduced rates such as 7% or 9% and rates like 7.7% can be typed directly. The presets are shortcuts only.
Can I use a negative amount for a credit note?
Yes. Only an amount of exactly 0 hides the results. A negative net or gross produces negative VAT and totals, which is what a credit note or refund needs.
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