Tax, Salary & Business
VAT Calculator
VAT: it adds VAT as net × rate, or removes it as gross ÷ (1 + rate). Worked through below with real figures, and the calculator repeats the working on your own inputs — free, on-device, instant.
Want to add or remove VAT? VAT Calculator does it from your amount, VAT rate and mode and shows the VAT and the gross or net amount clearly, with everything calculated in your browser.
Estimate only — not tax advice. The tax depends on the applicable rate and rules for your location, which can change.
About this calculator
It adds VAT as net × rate, or removes it as gross ÷ (1 + rate). It matters whenever pay, prices or filings depend on getting the arithmetic right before the paperwork does. Worked below as Adding 20% VAT to 100: 100 × 1.20 = 120 . To remove VAT from 120: 120 ÷ 1.20 = 100. — and the calculator on this page repeats exactly that working for your inputs, instantly, and offline after load.
How to use
- Enter the price you are working from.
- Type the VAT rate that applies in your country.
- Choose Add VAT for a net price or Remove VAT for a gross price.
- Tap Calculate to see the VAT and the net or gross figure.
Why use the VAT Calculator
Instant
Every figure is computed on your device the moment you tap Calculate.
Private
Your numbers stay in your browser; nothing is sent to a server or saved.
Free
No signup, no paywall, and no ads placed inside your results.
Works offline
Once the page has loaded it keeps working even on a weak connection.
Mobile-first
Laid out for phones and tablets just as much as for desktops.
Honest estimates
Uses simplified, standard formulas for educational estimates; real-world figures vary with local rules, fees, and current rates.
Common uses
VAT in bookkeeping and accounts
Use it when issuing a tax invoice
Use it when splitting tax components
Use it for cross-border tax checks
Use it when filing or reconciling tax
Use it for small-business tax prep
Technical notes
VAT Calculator adds VAT as net × rate, or removes it as gross ÷ (1 + rate).
Rates and thresholds change over time, so confirm against the current official figures before filing or invoicing.
Because it runs locally, results appear instantly with no server round-trip.
Worked example
Adding 20% VAT to 100: 100 × 1.20 = 120. To remove VAT from 120: 120 ÷ 1.20 = 100.
FAQ
What is the difference between net and gross in this VAT calculator?
Net is the price before VAT; gross is the price after VAT. Add VAT goes from net to gross, while Remove VAT goes from gross back to net.
Does the VAT Calculator send my data to a server?
No. The VAT Calculator runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript; the values you enter never leave your device and nothing is uploaded or saved.
Which VAT rate should I enter?
Use the rate for your country or product, for example a 20 percent standard rate or a reduced rate. The tool applies whatever percentage you type.
Is VAT the same as GST?
They are similar value-added taxes under different names. This tool handles the arithmetic identically; only the label and the rate differ.