Free Online VAT Calculator – Fast & Accurate
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax applied to goods and services at each stage of the supply chain. Whether you're a freelancer, e-commerce seller, accountant or business owner, calculating VAT correctly is essential for compliant invoicing and financial reporting.
Our free VAT calculator covers all major European VAT rates for 2025, including France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Portugal, UK, and more. Simply enter your amount, choose pre-tax or tax-inclusive, select the applicable rate, and get instant results.
All calculations run entirely in your browser — no data is ever sent to our servers.
How to Use the VAT Calculator
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Enter the amount
Type in the price you want to calculate VAT on — any currency or amount.
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Choose the amount type
Select whether your amount is pre-tax (HT) or tax-inclusive (TTC).
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Select the VAT rate
Pick the country and rate type, or enter a custom rate for any jurisdiction.
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Read your results
Instantly see the pre-tax amount, VAT amount, and total incl. VAT.
Why Use a VAT Calculator?
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Instant calculation
Get your VAT breakdown in milliseconds, no mental math required.
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Multi-country rates
Pre-loaded with 2025 rates for all major EU countries plus UK.
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Both directions
Calculate from pre-tax OR from the gross price — whichever you have.
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Custom rates
Need a rate not in the list? Enter any custom percentage instantly.
Common VAT Use Cases
Freelancers & consultantsCalculate the correct VAT to add to your service invoices for clients in different EU countries.
E-commerce businessesVerify product prices include the correct VAT for each target market under EU distance selling rules.
Accountants & bookkeepersQuickly verify VAT calculations on supplier invoices or client documents during reconciliation.
Consumers & travelersUnderstand exactly how much VAT you're paying on a purchase, or calculate the pre-tax price before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate VAT from a gross price?▼
To find the pre-tax price, divide the gross amount by (1 + VAT rate/100). For example, with a 20% VAT rate: pre-tax = gross / 1.20. Our free VAT calculator does this instantly for any rate.
What is the VAT rate in France?▼
France applies four VAT rates: 20% (standard), 10% (intermediate, e.g. restaurants, transport), 5.5% (reduced, e.g. food, books) and 2.1% (super-reduced, e.g. certain medicines and press).
Is VAT the same in all EU countries?▼
No. While all EU members must respect a minimum standard rate of 15%, actual rates vary: 17% (Luxembourg) to 27% (Hungary). Each country also sets its own reduced rates for specific product categories.
Can I use this VAT calculator for multiple countries?▼
Yes. Our tool includes pre-set rates for France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Portugal, UK, Denmark, Sweden and more. You can also enter any custom rate.
What is the difference between HT and TTC?▼
HT (Hors Taxes) means the price before tax — the net amount. TTC (Toutes Taxes Comprises) means the total price including VAT. Use our calculator to convert between the two instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions