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VAT Calculator

Calculate VAT (Value Added Tax) on any amount. Add VAT to a price or extract VAT from a VAT-inclusive amount. Works for any VAT rate.

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VAT (Value Added Tax) is charged in the UK, EU, and 160+ countries worldwide. Standard rates vary: UK 20%, Germany 19%, France 20%, Netherlands 21%. This calculator works for any VAT rate — just enter the rate for your country.

Tips for VAT

UK VAT: Standard 20%, Reduced 5% (energy, child car seats), Zero 0% (food, books, children's clothing)

EU VAT rates: Germany 19%, France 20%, Spain 21%, Netherlands 21%, Italy 22%

When reverse-calculating: VAT-inclusive price ÷ (1 + VAT rate) = price before VAT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT rate in the UK?

Standard VAT rate is 20%. Reduced rate is 5% (applied to home energy, child car seats). Zero rate (0%) applies to most food, books, newspapers, and children's clothing.

How is VAT different from sales tax?

VAT is charged at every stage of production/distribution, with businesses reclaiming VAT on their inputs. Sales tax is charged only at the final point of sale to the consumer. The end result is similar for consumers, but the collection mechanism differs.

Last updated: April 2026

Data sources: Government tax rate schedules

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