Reverse VAT Calculator
Remove VAT from any gross price instantly — find the net price and VAT amount. Supports UK 20%, EU rates, and any custom percentage.
Reverse VAT Calculator
Remove VAT from a price or calculate VAT from a net amount
Enter the price including VAT — we’ll remove it for you
VAT Breakdown
Reverse VAT calculation result
Enter a price and click Calculate to see the net price, VAT amount, and full breakdown.
VAT Rates Worldwide
Standard VAT rates across the UK, EU, and other major economies. Use this table to quickly pick the right rate for your calculation.
| Country / Region | Standard VAT Rate | Reduced Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 20% | 5% / 0% | Zero-rated: food, children’s clothes, books |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 19% | 7% | Reduced: food, books, public transport |
| 🇫🇷 France | 20% | 5.5% / 10% | Super-reduced: 2.1% on medicines |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 22% | 4% / 5% / 10% | Reduced: food, books, renovations |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 21% | 4% / 10% | Super-reduced: basic food, medicines |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 21% | 9% | Reduced: food, water, medicines |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 23% | 4.8% / 9% / 13.5% | Multiple reduced rates apply |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 21% | 6% / 12% | Reduced: food, medicines, coal |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 20% | 10% / 13% | Reduced: food, books, public transport |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 23% | 5% / 8% | Reduced: food, books, construction |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 25% | 6% / 12% | Reduced: food, restaurants, hotels |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 25% | — | No reduced rate — single standard rate |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 25% | 15% / 12% | Reduced: food, transport, cinemas |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 8.1% | 2.6% / 3.8% | Not EU — low VAT regime |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 27% | 5% / 18% | Highest standard VAT rate in the EU |
| 🇦🇺 Australia (GST) | 10% | — | Called GST, not VAT — same principle |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (GST/HST) | 5% – 15% | — | Varies by province (5% GST + PST/HST) |
| 🇮🇳 India (GST) | 18% | 0% / 5% / 12% / 28% | Multi-tier GST system |
Reverse VAT FAQ
Everything you need to know about removing VAT from a price and calculating net amounts.
To remove VAT from a gross price, divide the gross price by (1 + VAT rate). For example, to remove 20% VAT from £120: Net Price = £120 ÷ 1.20 = £100. The VAT amount is then £120 − £100 = £20. This is the correct method — never simply subtract 20% from the gross price.
The reverse VAT formula is: Net Price = Gross Price ÷ (1 + VAT Rate). For UK 20% VAT: Net Price = Gross Price ÷ 1.20. The VAT amount is calculated as: VAT = Gross Price − Net Price. Alternatively, you can multiply the gross price by (VAT Rate ÷ (100 + VAT Rate)) to get the VAT directly.
The standard UK VAT rate is 20%. There is also a reduced rate of 5% (for domestic fuel, children’s car seats, mobility aids for the elderly, and some energy-saving materials) and a zero rate of 0% (for most food, children’s clothes, books, newspapers, and public transport). This calculator supports all three rates.
To calculate VAT backwards from a gross price, divide by (1 + VAT rate). For a £240 price with 20% VAT: Net = £240 ÷ 1.20 = £200, VAT = £240 − £200 = £40. A common mistake is to simply subtract 20% from £240 (which gives £192 — incorrect). The VAT is always a percentage of the net price, not the gross price.
The net price is the price of a product or service before VAT is added — this is what the business actually earns. The gross price (also called the VAT-inclusive price) is the final price the customer pays, which includes VAT. The relationship is: Gross Price = Net Price + VAT Amount. In the UK and EU, retail prices displayed to consumers must be VAT-inclusive by law.
Yes. This calculator supports any VAT rate. You can select from preset EU rates such as 21% (Ireland, Spain, Netherlands), 19% (Germany), 22% (Italy), 25% (Sweden, Denmark, Norway), or 27% (Hungary). You can also enter a custom rate for any country or situation.
Because VAT is calculated on the net price, not the gross price. If a £100 item has 20% VAT added, the gross is £120. But subtracting 20% from £120 gives £96, not £100. This is because 20% of £120 (£24) is more than 20% of £100 (£20). You must divide by 1.20 to get the correct net price of £100. This is the most common VAT calculation mistake.
A VAT-inclusive price (also called gross price) is the total price a consumer pays, which already has VAT added to the net price. In the UK and EU, retail prices displayed to consumers must be VAT-inclusive by law. B2B prices are often shown VAT-exclusive (net), with VAT added at checkout. This calculator helps you convert between both formats.
To find the VAT amount from a gross price: first calculate the net price (Gross ÷ 1.20 for 20% VAT), then subtract: VAT = Gross − Net. For example, on a £120 gross price: Net = £120 ÷ 1.20 = £100, VAT = £120 − £100 = £20. Alternatively, VAT = Gross × (20/120) = Gross × 0.1667.
The VAT fraction is a shortcut used in the UK to extract VAT from a gross price. For 20% VAT, the fraction is 20/120 = 1/6. So VAT = Gross Price × 1/6. For a £120 price: VAT = £120 × 1/6 = £20. This works because VAT is 20 parts of a total 120 parts (100 net + 20 VAT). The fraction changes with the rate: for 5% VAT it’s 5/105 = 1/21.