VAT Calculator — Add or Remove VAT for Any EU Country
Add VAT to a net price or remove it from a gross price. Standard and reduced rates for every EU country, the UK, Switzerland and Norway, or enter any custom rate.
VAT rate
Pick a rate above or type any other rate.
Total including VAT
120.00
VAT: 20.00 (20 %)
- Net
- 100.00
- VAT
- 20.00
- Gross
- 120.00
Rates as at the start of 2026. Which rate applies depends on the product or service — check with your tax authority when in doubt.
Adding and removing VAT
Choose Add VAT when you have a price before tax and need the final price — pricing a service or writing a quote. Choose Remove VAT when you have a price that already includes tax and need to know the net amount and the VAT inside it — reading a receipt or claiming back expenses.
The two formulas
- Adding VAT: gross = net × (1 + rate). At 20%, a net price of 50 becomes 50 × 1.20 = 60.
- Removing VAT: net = gross ÷ (1 + rate). At 20%, a gross price of 60 contains a net price of 60 ÷ 1.20 = 50 and VAT of 10.
Removing VAT is where most errors happen. Taking 20% off 60 gives 48, not 50, because the 20% was originally calculated on the smaller net price. The calculator always divides, so the result is exact.
VAT rates across Europe
Every EU country must have a standard rate of at least 15%, and most sit between 19% and 25%. Hungary has the highest at 27%, and Luxembourg the lowest at 17%. Outside the EU, the UK charges 20%, Norway 25% and Switzerland just 8.1%. Rates change more often than people expect — Estonia, Finland, Romania and Slovakia all raised theirs recently — so check the current rate before you publish prices.
Who needs a VAT calculator
- Freelancers and small businesses writing quotes and invoices.
- Online sellers working out prices for customers in different countries.
- Employees claiming back expenses, who need the net amount and the VAT shown separately.
- Shoppers comparing prices quoted with and without tax.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the price by 1 plus the VAT rate. A price of 123 including 23% VAT has a net value of 123 ÷ 1.23 = 100, so the VAT is 23. Multiplying 123 by 23% gives 28.29, which is wrong — the most common VAT mistake, because it charges tax on the tax.
What is the difference between the standard and reduced rates?
The standard rate applies to most goods and services. Reduced rates cover categories each country chooses to favour — typically food, books, medicines, public transport and hotels. Some countries also have a super-reduced rate for essentials, such as 4% in Spain and Italy.
Why are Madeira, the Azores and the Canary Islands listed separately?
Madeira and the Azores apply lower VAT rates than mainland Portugal. The Canary Islands sit outside the EU VAT area altogether and charge their own indirect tax, IGIC, at a general rate of 7%.
Which VAT rate should I charge customers in other EU countries?
It depends on who they are and what you sell. Sales to businesses in another EU country are usually zero-rated under the reverse-charge rule, while digital services and most distance sales to consumers are taxed at the customer's country's rate. Check with your tax authority or accountant before invoicing across borders.
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