Add VAT to a price, or work out the price before VAT from a total that already includes it.
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Price including VAT
Net (before VAT)
VAT amount
Gross (with VAT)
How to use the VAT calculator
Choose Add VAT if your price does not include VAT yet, or Remove VAT if it already does.
Type the price.
Enter the VAT rate, or tap one of the common rates.
Read the net price, the VAT amount and the total.
VAT rates in some countries
Country
Standard rate
Bangladesh
15%
India (GST)
Several rates, depending on the item
United Kingdom
20%
United Arab Emirates
5%
Saudi Arabia
15%
Germany
19%
France
20%
Many countries also have reduced rates for food, books, medicine or energy. Tax rules change, so always confirm the current rate with your local tax authority before using a figure on an invoice.
The formulas
Add VAT: gross = net × (1 + rate ÷ 100)
Remove VAT: net = gross ÷ (1 + rate ÷ 100)
VAT amount: gross minus net
Who uses it
Shop owners use it to set prices that include VAT. Freelancers and small businesses use it when writing invoices or checking receipts for their accounts. Shoppers use it to see how much tax they paid on a purchase. If you are working out a discount as well, try the discount calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the price by the VAT rate and add the result. For 15 percent VAT on 1,000: 1,000 × 0.15 = 150 VAT, so the total is 1,150.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the total by 1 plus the VAT rate. For a price of 1,150 that includes 15 percent VAT: 1,150 ÷ 1.15 = 1,000 before VAT. A common mistake is to take 15 percent off the total, which gives 977.50 and is wrong.
What is the VAT rate in Bangladesh?
The standard VAT rate in Bangladesh is 15 percent, with reduced rates for some goods and services. Rates can change with each year's budget, so check the latest rate from the National Board of Revenue for official use.
Is VAT the same as sales tax?
They work differently behind the scenes but look similar to shoppers. VAT is charged at each step of the supply chain, while US sales tax is only added at the final sale. For the price you pay, the math is the same, so this calculator works for sales tax and GST too.
