VAT Calculator
Free VAT calculator to add or remove Value Added Tax from prices. Includes rates for UK, EU, Australia, Canada, and other countries.
Common VAT Rates
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Calculate VAT for International Business
Working with international pricing? Our VAT calculator helps you add VAT to net prices or extract VAT from gross prices. Includes rates for major countries—UK, EU, Australia, and more.
Understanding VAT (Value Added Tax)
VAT is a consumption tax added at each production stage, common outside the US. Unlike sales tax (added only at final sale), VAT is collected throughout the supply chain. Standard rates range from 5% (Canada GST) to 25% (Scandinavian countries). Many countries offer reduced rates for essentials.
VAT Calculation
Gross Price = Net Price × (1 + VAT Rate)How to Use the Calculator
Common Use Cases
International Pricing
Set prices for different VAT jurisdictions.
Invoice Calculations
Break down VAT for business invoices.
Import Costs
Calculate VAT on international purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sales tax is collected only at final sale to consumer. VAT is collected at every stage of production/distribution, with businesses reclaiming VAT on their purchases. The final consumer bears the full VAT burden.