What are common VAT rates?

Standard rates are typically 20% (UK), 21% (Netherlands, Spain), 25% (Denmark, Sweden) and around 19-27% across the EU. Enter the rate that applies to your country.

Does this calculator work for sales tax too?

Yes — the math is identical. Just use your sales tax rate instead of the VAT rate.

VAT Calculator — Add or Remove VAT

VAT Calculator

Add VAT to a net amount or remove VAT from a gross amount — at any rate.

Amount

VAT rate (%)

What does the amount include?

Net price (excl. VAT)

VAT amount

Gross price (incl. VAT)

Estimates only. Confirm the applicable rate for your country and product category.

How this VAT calculator works

VAT (value added tax) is a percentage added to the net price of goods and services, used across the EU, UK and many other countries. To add VAT: multiply the net amount by one plus the rate — 20% is 1.20. To remove VAT from a gross amount: divide by one plus the rate. The most common mistake is subtracting the rate percentage from the gross instead of dividing by the multiplier, which gives a wrong net figure.

If you are selling on marketplaces (Etsy, Amazon) and pricing with VAT, remember that the marketplace fee is calculated on the gross price including VAT — use the calculator to check both figures before setting your price.

Common VAT rates

UK standard rate: 20%
Netherlands, Spain: 21%
Germany: 19%
Denmark, Sweden: 25%
France: 20% (reduced rates apply to some goods)

Frequently asked questions

How do I remove VAT from a price?

Divide the gross price by 1 + rate (e.g. by 1.20 at 20%) — do not multiply by 0.8.

What rate should I use?

70% of EU countries use rates between 19% and 25% — enter the standard rate for your country.

Does it work for US sales tax?

Yes — the math is the same, just use the sales tax rate instead.

VAT Calculator

How this VAT calculator works

Common VAT rates

Frequently asked questions

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