VAT Calculator — add tax to a net price

This VAT (Value Added Tax) calculator adds tax to a net price and shows both the tax amount and the gross, tax-inclusive total. It is handy for invoices, quotes, freelancers and online shopping across Europe.

How to calculate VAT

Multiply the net price by the VAT rate to get the tax, then add it to the net price for the gross total. Choose a common rate (21%, 20%, 19% or 9%) or enter your country’s rate.

Standard VAT rates in Europe (2026)

Standard rates vary widely across Europe — from 17% in Luxembourg to 27% in Hungary. The table below lists the standard rate for every EU country plus the UK, Switzerland and Norway. Most countries also apply lower reduced rates to essentials such as food, books and medicine.

Removing VAT from a gross price (reverse VAT)

To find the net price from a tax-inclusive price, divide by 1 plus the rate. At 21%, divide the gross by 1.21: €121 ÷ 1.21 = €100 net, so the VAT is €21. This tool adds VAT to a net price; for the reverse, divide as shown.

Standard and reduced rates

Most countries have a standard rate plus one or more reduced rates for essentials such as food, medicine, books and public transport, and some zero-rated or exempt categories. Use the rate that applies to your specific goods, and confirm the current figure with your tax authority.

VAT for freelancers and small businesses

If you are VAT-registered, you charge VAT on sales and can reclaim VAT on business purchases, paying the difference. Keep the net and VAT amounts separate on every invoice — this calculator gives you both.

How VAT is added and removed

To add VAT, multiply the net price by one plus the rate: at 21%, a net of 100 becomes 100 × 1.21 = 121. To remove VAT from a gross price, divide instead: 121 ÷ 1.21 = 100. Rates are set by each country and change from time to time — much of the EU sits around 19–21% — so check your national tax authority for the current figure.

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