What are common VAT rates?

Common standard rates: France 20 %, Belgium 21 %, Luxembourg 17 %, Switzerland 8.1 %, Canada (GST) 5 %, UK 20 %, Germany 19 %, Spain 21 %. Most of these countries also apply reduced rates for food, books or press. The Rate field accepts any value.

How to get net from gross?

Net = Gross ÷ (1 + rate/100). E.g. 120 gross ÷ 1.20 = 100 net. Switch to "Gross → Net" mode.

Type your rate directly in the Rate field — it accepts decimals (e.g. 2.5 or 7.7). The presets are just shortcuts for the most common values.

Calculation & finance

VAT calculator

Compute net, VAT and gross amounts from either, with a selectable VAT rate (20 %, 10 %, 5.5 %, 2.1 % or custom).

Net amount

Rate

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VAT amount

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Gross amount

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How to use this tool

VAT (Value Added Tax) is a tax added to the net price to obtain the gross price. The rate depends on the country and on the product category, usually with one standard rate and one or more reduced rates (food, books, press, medication…). The tool works both ways — net → gross (invoicing) or gross → net (expense reports) — with a freely adjustable rate.

Concrete examples

$100 net at 20 % VAT = $120 gross (VAT = $20)
$120 gross at 20 % VAT = $100 net (VAT = $20)
$50 net at 5.5 % VAT = $52.75 gross (books, groceries)

Frequently asked questions

What are common VAT rates?: Common standard rates: France 20 %, Belgium 21 %, Luxembourg 17 %, Switzerland 8.1 %, Canada (GST) 5 %, UK 20 %, Germany 19 %, Spain 21 %. Most of these countries also apply reduced rates for food, books or press. The Rate field accepts any value.
How to get net from gross?: Net = Gross ÷ (1 + rate/100). E.g. 120 gross ÷ 1.20 = 100 net. Switch to "Gross → Net" mode.
Custom rates?: Type your rate directly in the Rate field — it accepts decimals (e.g. 2.5 or 7.7). The presets are just shortcuts for the most common values.