VAT Calculator
Calculate VAT in seconds. Add VAT to a net amount, remove it from a price that already includes it, or work out just the VAT. It comes with the UK rates of 20% and 5% and accepts any other rate, so it works for every country.
VAT calculation
20% VAT is added to the net amount: gross = net × 1.2.
VAT result
How to use: VAT
- 1Pick the operation: add VAT, remove VAT or calculate VAT only.
- 2Type the amount and choose the VAT rate.
- 3Read the net amount, the tax and the total.
What is it for?
- Work out the final price of a quote or invoice.
- Find the net amount of a receipt that includes VAT.
- Check the VAT figures for your tax return.
How VAT is calculated
Adding VAT to a net price
To get the price including VAT, multiply the net amount by 1 plus the rate: at 21 %, net × 1.21. A net amount of 100 gives 121 in total, of which 21 is VAT. When an invoice has several rates, VAT is calculated for each line separately.
Removing VAT from a gross price
The most common mistake is subtracting 21 % from the total. Because VAT was calculated on the net amount rather than the total, you must divide: net = total ÷ 1.21. From 121 you get 100 net and 21 VAT; subtracting 21 % of 121 would give 95.59, which is wrong.
VAT rates in Spain
The standard rate is 21 %. The reduced 10 % rate applies to, among others, passenger transport, hospitality and prepared food, and the super-reduced 4 % rate to basic goods such as bread, milk, fruit or books. Some rates have changed temporarily in recent years, so always check the rules in force for your transaction. The tool lets you choose any percentage.
Rounding
Amounts are rounded to the cent. On invoices with many lines, rounding the total VAT can differ by a cent from rounding line by line; follow the criterion your invoicing software uses and keep it consistent. This calculator is indicative and does not replace tax advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Which VAT rates can I use?+
The UK standard (20%) and reduced (5%) rates are built in, and you can type any other rate under “Other”, e.g. 21% for Spain or 19% for Germany.
How do I remove VAT from a price?+
Divide the gross price by 1 plus the rate: at 20%, net = gross ÷ 1.2 (so the VAT is 1/6 of the gross). Taking 20% off the gross is a common mistake and gives a net amount that's too low.