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title: "VAT Calculator - Add or Remove VAT Online"
description: "VAT calculator to add or remove VAT and split any price into net, tax and gross amounts. Use any rate and currency, with no sign-up."
url: https://candoya.com/tools/vat-calculator/
locale: en
type: browser-tool
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# Free VAT Calculator

Category: [Calculators](https://candoya.com/tools/calc/)

## What does a VAT calculator do?

A VAT calculator adds value-added tax to a net price or extracts the tax already included in a gross price. Enter an amount and VAT rate to see the net, VAT and gross figures instantly. The calculation runs in your browser, and you can use any supported currency without changing the math.

Use Add VAT when your starting price excludes tax. Use Remove VAT when the amount already includes tax and you need its underlying net value. The calculator rounds money to the nearest cent and keeps the three figures consistent. Rates vary by country, product and transaction, so confirm the applicable rate with your tax authority or adviser.

## How to use it

1. **Choose add or remove** - Select Add VAT for a net price or Remove VAT for a price that already includes VAT.
2. **Enter the amount** - Type the starting amount and choose how you want the result formatted.
3. **Set the VAT rate** - Pick a common percentage or enter the rate that applies to your transaction.
4. **Use the breakdown** - Read the net, VAT and gross amounts, then copy all three to an invoice, note or spreadsheet.

## Who it's for

- **Freelancers and contractors** turning a pre-tax quote into the amount shown on an invoice.
- **Small businesses** separating the VAT portion from receipts and VAT-inclusive sales totals.
- **Shoppers** comparing a displayed gross price with its price before tax.
- **Bookkeepers** checking a net, VAT and gross breakdown before entering a transaction.
- **International teams** using a custom percentage while formatting the result in a familiar currency.

## Expert note

To remove 20% VAT from a gross price, divide by 1.20 instead of subtracting 20%. For example, 120 divided by 1.20 is 100 net, leaving 20 VAT; subtracting 20% would incorrectly produce 96.

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I calculate VAT on a net price?

Multiply the net price by the VAT rate to find the tax, then add that tax to the net price. At 20%, a net price of 100 has 20 VAT and a gross price of 120. Choose Add VAT in the calculator to perform both steps.

### How do I remove VAT from a gross price?

Divide the VAT-inclusive gross price by 1 plus the VAT rate as a decimal. At 20%, divide by 1.20. A gross price of 120 becomes 100 net, and the 20 difference is VAT. Do not subtract 20% directly from the gross amount.

### Can I enter a custom VAT rate?

Yes. Enter any rate from 0% to 100%, including decimal rates such as 5.5%. Rates can differ by jurisdiction, item and transaction, so the calculator does not assume that one preset is correct for every use.

### Does the currency change the VAT calculation?

No. Currency only changes how the amount is displayed. The same percentage formula works for euros, pounds, dollars and other decimal currencies. Choose a currency for readable output, then use the VAT rate that applies to your specific transaction.

### How does the calculator round VAT?

The calculator converts the entered amount to the nearest cent, calculates the net or VAT amount, and rounds the result to the nearest cent. Invoice and tax rules can prescribe different line-level or total-level rounding, so use your required accounting method for official records.

### Is this VAT calculator free and private?

Yes. The calculator is free, has no sign-up and runs entirely in your browser. The amounts and rates you enter are not uploaded. You can use it as often as needed, subject only to the normal numeric limits shown by the input validation.

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