Add or remove VAT from any amount — supports multiple countries, rate tiers, and a registration threshold checker.
Our VAT Calculator lets you add or remove Value Added Tax from any amount instantly, right in your browser — completely free, with no sign-up. It supports the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, UAE, and South Africa with Standard, Reduced, and Zero rate tiers, plus fully custom rates, and includes a VAT registration threshold checker.
Most VAT countries don't charge one flat rate on everything — they apply different rates depending on the category of goods or services:
Select the rate category that matches what you're pricing, or simply overwrite the rate field with your own figure.
| Country | Standard | Reduced |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 20% | 5% |
| Germany | 19% | 7% |
| France | 20% | 5.5% |
| Italy | 22% | 10% |
| Spain | 21% | 10% |
| Ireland | 23% | 13.5% |
| UAE | 5% | — |
| South Africa | 15% | — |
Rates change periodically — always confirm the current rate with your local tax authority before filing.
Most countries only require businesses to register for VAT once their annual taxable turnover crosses a set threshold — below that, registration is usually optional. Thresholds vary widely by country and change periodically, so this tool lets you enter your own known threshold to check against your turnover, rather than relying on a number that might be outdated. Always confirm the current threshold with your local tax authority.
Yes, completely free with no sign-up required. Calculate as many amounts as you need.
Zero-rated goods are still technically within the VAT system (taxed at 0%), so related input VAT can usually still be reclaimed. Exempt goods sit outside the VAT system entirely, and input VAT generally can't be reclaimed. This calculator handles zero-rated (0%) calculations; exemption rules depend on your local tax law.
VAT thresholds vary by country and change over time. Rather than risk showing you an outdated figure, this tool asks for your current threshold so the comparison is always accurate.
They work almost identically (a consumption tax added at each stage of the supply chain), but different countries use different names. Countries using "GST" terminology are covered by our GST Calculator, which also includes India's CGST/SGST/IGST split.