100 before 19% German VAT
Input Germany, amount 100, before VAT, custom rate 0.
Result VAT 19.00, gross 119.00.
VAT Calculator
Money & BusinessPick a country, get its standard VAT or GST rate, and add the tax to a price or extract it from a tax-inclusive total.
Your inputs
Result
Gross amount
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- Net amount —
- VAT amount —
- Rate applied — %
Change any input and the result updates instantly.
Formula and rules
- Adding VAT: VAT = net × rate ÷ 100, then gross = net + VAT
- Extracting VAT: net = gross ÷ (1 + rate ÷ 100), then VAT = gross − net
- The standard rate is read from inc/rates/vat.php; a custom rate above 0 replaces it
- Reduced bands, zero-rated goods and cross-border rules are not applied automatically
Worked examples
119 including 19% VAT
Input Germany, amount 119, VAT included, custom rate 0.
Result Net 100.00 and VAT 19.00 inside the total.
55 including a 10% reduced band
Input France, amount 55, VAT included, custom rate 10.
Result Net 50.00 and VAT 5.00, using the custom rate instead of the 20% standard.
FAQ
Is the built-in rate table up to date?
Every rate carries an effective date, and the theme settings screen shows how old the table is. If a rate has changed, enter it in the custom rate field or update the data file — the formula itself never needs editing.
Why does Germany show 19% when food is taxed at 7%?
The table stores standard rates. Reduced bands depend on the product, so select the country for the standard rate and then type the reduced rate into the custom rate field.
Why divide instead of multiplying when the price already includes VAT?
At 20% VAT the gross price is 120% of the net price, so dividing by 1.2 recovers the net. Multiplying 120 by 20% would give 24, which overstates the tax that is actually inside the total.
How is this different from the sales tax calculator?
The sales tax calculator fills US state base rates and leaves county and city add-ons to you. This one carries national standard rates for 12 countries and stays focused on VAT and GST, including the reduced bands.
Disclaimer: This tool is an estimate based on published rates and common rules. Fees, tax rates and platform policies change often, and the result is not tax, financial or legal advice. Always confirm with official sources or a qualified professional.