VAT Calculator
Add VAT to a price or take it out of a total, with standard rates for the UK and many European countries ready to pick. It runs in your browser.
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Updated November 9, 2026
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How to use it
- 1
Enter the amount
Type a price without VAT, or a total that includes it.
- 2
Pick the VAT rate
Choose a standard rate, or Other rate to type your own.
- 3
Choose add or remove
See the price without VAT, the VAT and the price with VAT.
Questions about vat calculator
How do I take VAT out of a price?
Divide the price by one plus the rate. At 20%, divide by 1.2. The tool does this when you choose Remove VAT.
Which VAT rate should I use?
Use the standard rate for most goods and services. Some items have a reduced or zero rate, which you can enter with Other rate.
Are the rates up to date?
The standard rates shown are for 2026. Governments change rates from time to time, so check yours.
Adding and removing VAT
To add VAT, multiply the price by the rate. At 20%, a price of 100 carries 20 of VAT and costs 120. To take VAT out of a total, divide by 1.2 instead of taking 20% off: 120 divided by 1.2 gives back 100, but 20% of 120 is 24.00, which is too much.
The table shows the VAT and the total on a price of 100 at the standard rates the tool offers.
| VAT rate | VAT on 100 | Price with VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 19% | 19.00 | 119.00 |
| 20% | 20.00 | 120.00 |
| 21% | 21.00 | 121.00 |
| 22% | 22.00 | 122.00 |
| 23% | 23.00 | 123.00 |
| 25% | 25.00 | 125.00 |
Rates and exceptions
The standard rates in the list were correct for 2026: 20% in the UK, France and Austria, 23% in Ireland, Poland and Portugal, 19% in Germany, 21% in Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium, 22% in Italy and 25% in Sweden. Governments change rates from time to time, so check yours.
Many countries charge a reduced or zero rate on some goods and services, such as basic food or books. Choose Other rate and type the rate that applies to your item. VAT-registered businesses can usually reclaim the VAT they pay on costs, but the rules differ by country.