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VAT Calculator

Convert between net (excluding VAT) and gross (including VAT) prices at any rate, and see the exact VAT amount — useful for invoices, quotes and expense reports.

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How to use

  1. Choose Add VAT or Remove VAT.
  2. Enter the amount.
  3. Enter the VAT rate.
  4. Read net, VAT and gross amounts.

How it works

Adding VAT: gross = net × (1 + rate ÷ 100). Removing VAT: net = gross ÷ (1 + rate ÷ 100). Removing 20% VAT is not the same as subtracting 20%: 120 incl. VAT is 100 net, while 120 − 20% would wrongly give 96.

Examples

Invoice
100 net + 20% VAT = 120 gross (VAT 20).
Receipt
59.99 gross at 21% = 49.58 net (VAT 10.41).

Common uses

  • Preparing invoices and quotes
  • Claiming VAT on expenses
  • Comparing B2B and consumer prices

Privacy & security

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files and text are never uploaded to our servers — processing happens on your device and results are created locally. How each tool handles files

Frequently asked questions

Why can't I just subtract the VAT percentage?

Because VAT is calculated on the net price, not on the gross price. Divide by (1 + rate) instead.

Does this work for GST or sales tax?

Yes. The maths is identical for any percentage-based tax.

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