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.
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 rates vary by country: 19% in Germany, 20% in the UK, 21% in the Netherlands and Belgium, and 20% in France. Reduced rates apply to some goods such as food and books. Always confirm the current rate for your purchase.
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.
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.
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.