VAT calculator
Add VAT to a net price or extract VAT from a gross total. Presets for every EU country and the UK.
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How VAT is calculated
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a percentage added to the sale price of goods and services. Two directions matter:
Adding VAT to a net price
Gross = Net × (1 + rate/100)
Example: €100 net at 25% VAT → €100 × 1.25 = €125 gross.
Removing VAT from a gross price
Net = Gross / (1 + rate/100)
Example: €125 gross at 25% VAT → €125 / 1.25 = €100 net (and €25 of VAT).
EU VAT rates at a glance
Standard VAT rates vary widely across the EU — from Luxembourg's 17% to Hungary's 27%. Most countries also have one or more reduced rates for essentials like food, books and public transport, plus a zero rate for certain exports and intra-community supplies.
For cross-border B2B transactions inside the EU, the reverse charge mechanism often applies — the seller invoices without VAT and the buyer accounts for it in their own country. You still need to state on the invoice that reverse charge applies (cite Article 196 of Directive 2006/112/EC).
Frequently asked
How do I calculate VAT?
To add VAT: multiply the net price by (1 + rate/100). To remove VAT from a gross price: divide by (1 + rate/100). Our calculator above does both automatically.
What is the VAT rate in Germany?
The standard German VAT rate is 19%. A reduced 7% rate applies to food, books, newspapers and some transport.
What is the highest VAT in the EU?
Hungary has the highest standard VAT rate in the EU at 27%.
Do I charge VAT on exports?
Exports outside the EU are usually zero-rated. Intra-EU B2B sales typically use reverse charge — you invoice without VAT and the buyer accounts for it. Always check the specific rule for your country and transaction.
Is VAT the same as sales tax?
No. VAT is charged at every step of the supply chain and businesses reclaim it on their inputs. US sales tax is only charged at the final sale to the consumer. Effectively similar for end customers but very different for businesses.