Question 1

How do I add VAT to a price?

Accepted Answer

To add VAT to a net (excluding VAT) price, multiply the price by (1 + VAT rate/100). For UK VAT at 20%: a £100 net price becomes £120 including VAT (£100 × 1.20 = £120). The VAT amount is £20. Use the calculator above — enter your net price, select your VAT rate and it calculates the gross price and VAT amount instantly.

Question 2

How do I remove VAT from a price?

Accepted Answer

To remove VAT from a gross (VAT-inclusive) price, divide by (1 + VAT rate/100). For UK VAT at 20%: a £120 gross price has a net price of £100 (£120 ÷ 1.20 = £100). The VAT amount is £20. Use the calculator above — select Remove VAT, enter your gross price and it calculates the net price and VAT amount instantly.

Question 3

What is the VAT rate in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The standard VAT rate in the UK is 20%, applied to most goods and services. A reduced rate of 5% applies to some goods including domestic fuel and power, children's car seats and some health products. A zero rate (0%) applies to most food, children's clothing, books and newspapers, and public transport. These rates are set by HMRC and can change with government budgets.

Question 4

What is GST and how is it different from VAT?

Accepted Answer

GST (Goods and Services Tax) is the equivalent of VAT in Australia, Canada, India, Singapore and other countries. It works the same way — a tax added to the price of goods and services — but the name and rate differ by country. Australia's GST rate is 10%. Canada's federal GST rate is 5% (with additional provincial sales taxes). India's GST rates vary by category: 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28%. Singapore's GST rate is 9% (from 2024).

Question 5

What is the VAT rate in EU countries?

Accepted Answer

EU VAT rates vary by country. Germany: 19% standard, 7% reduced. France: 20% standard, 5.5% reduced. Italy: 22% standard, 10% reduced. Spain: 21% standard, 10% reduced. Netherlands: 21% standard, 9% reduced. Poland: 23% standard, 8% reduced. Ireland: 23% standard, 13.5% reduced. The EU sets minimum VAT rates but allows member states to set their own rates above the minimums.

Question 6

What is the difference between VAT inclusive and VAT exclusive prices?

Accepted Answer

A VAT exclusive price (also called net price) does not include VAT — it is the price before tax is added. A VAT inclusive price (also called gross price) already includes VAT. For example: net price £100 + 20% VAT = gross price £120. When comparing prices, always check whether they are quoted inclusive or exclusive of VAT, as this makes a significant difference — especially for business purchases where VAT is often reclaimable.

Country	Tax Name	Standard Rate	Reduced Rate
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	VAT	20%	5%
🇦🇺 Australia	GST	10%	—
🇨🇦 Canada	GST + HST	5% federal	Up to 15% with HST
🇸🇬 Singapore	GST	9%	—
🇦🇪 UAE	VAT	5%	—
🇮🇳 India	GST	18% (standard)	0%, 5%, 12%, 28%
🇩🇪 Germany	MwSt / USt	19%	7%
🇫🇷 France	TVA	20%	5.5% / 10%
🇮🇪 Ireland	VAT	23%	13.5% / 9%
🇳🇿 New Zealand	GST	15%	—

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