EU VAT calculator – gross net and gross net
The EU VAT calculator calculates net, VAT, and gross amounts at the standard or reduced rate of a selected European Union country. Select the country, currency, and conversion direction: net → gross or gross → net.
The source of the rates is the updated Taxenlighttable. The scope of application of reduced rates depends on local regulations.
How does the EU VAT calculator work?
This practical VAT calculator for domestic and international transactions. Instead of being limited to the Polish 23%, 8%, and 5% rates, it allows you to first select the country and then choose one of the main rates assigned to that country.
- 1Select country
The list covers all 27 European Union countries.
- 2Indicate the VAT rate
Choose the standard rate, reduced rate or – if available – super reduced rate.
- 3Set currency
Enter the currency code of the result, e.g. EUR, PLN or CZK.
- 4Choose a direction
Convert the net price to gross or calculate net and VAT from the gross amount.
- 5Enter the amount
The result will show the net amount, VAT amount and gross amount.
When you change countries, the EU VAT rate calculator automatically displays the correct set of main rates. If the value you need isn't listed, use the "Add your own rate" option. The gross/net VAT calculator will then calculate using the percentage you entered, but it won't assess whether that rate is appropriate for your shipment.
How to calculate VAT from net and gross?
The VAT converter supports both calculation directions. The difference is important: adding tax to the net price requires a different approach than calculating VAT from the gross amount.
How to calculate gross from net?
To calculate VAT on a net amount, multiply the net amount by the decimal rate. Then add the tax to the net amount.
Example: The net price is €1,000 and the German standard rate is 19%. VAT is €190, so the gross price is €1,190. To quickly add VAT to the net price, select Germany and the "Net → Gross" direction.
How to calculate net from gross?
The gross amount already includes tax. To recover the tax base, divide the gross amount by one plus the VAT rate.
Example: €1,200 gross at a French rate of 20% results in €1,000 net and €200 VAT. The net gross VAT calculator performs division and rounding automatically.
How to calculate the VAT amount from gross?
First, calculate net from gross, then use the formula VAT = gross − net. For a price of €123 gross and a 23% rate, the net value is €100, so the VAT amount is €23. The tool shows all three values simultaneously.
VAT calculator for the 27 European Union countries
VAT rates across the EU are not identical. Each country sets its own standard rate, and within the limits of EU rules, it may also apply reduced, super-reduced, or other special measures. Therefore, the net gross VAT calculator begins the calculation by selecting the country.
Changing countries updates the available percentages. This allows the same tool to be used as a VAT calculator for Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, Austria, Belgium, or the Netherlands—without manually entering their base rates. However, the tool does not provide a complete list of applications for each rate.
The general rate of the country applied when the regulations do not provide for preferences.
Preferential rate for specific categories of goods or services.
A particularly low rate found only in certain countries and cases.
The VAT calculator for EU countries answers the need "I want to calculate the price", while the table of rates answers the need "I want to check and compare VAT rates in EU countries".
Standard or reduced rate – which to choose?
Standard VAT rate
This is the general rate for a given country. Choose it when no preference or other special rule applies to a specific product, service, or transaction.
Reduced VAT rate
Applies only to categories specified in the relevant country's regulations. Reduced VAT rates may apply to a different range of products and services in individual countries.
Your own rate
Use it if you need to perform a calculation for a correctly set rate that is not included in the basic tool kit.
Examples of VAT calculation in various EU countries
A single net price can lead to different gross prices, as VAT rates vary across EU countries. The examples below illustrate the calculation method; they do not specify the rate applicable to a specific product or service.
VAT calculator Germany
19% basic rateEUR 1,000 net + EUR 190 VAT = EUR 1,190 gross
VAT Guide: Germany →
VAT calculator France
20% basic rateEUR 1,000 net + EUR 200 VAT = EUR 1,200 gross
VAT Guide: France →
VAT calculator Italy
22% basic rateEUR 1,000 net + EUR 220 VAT = EUR 1,220 gross
VAT Guide: Italy →Germany – reduced rate
7% reduced rateEUR 1,000 net + EUR 70 VAT = EUR 1,070 gross
Application of 7% requires checking the correct delivery category.Similarly, the VAT calculator allows you to calculate prices for Spain, the Czech Republic, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, and other EU countries. Select a country at the top of the page, and the tool will show you the main rates available.
VAT calculator for e-commerce and foreign sales
An online retailer may know the net price of a product but need to quickly check the gross price after applying the consumer's country's rate. An EU VAT calculator helps prepare a price list, check invoice values, or compare the amount displayed in the store, ERP system, and marketplace.
The tool can support cross-border sales, B2C, e-commerce, and preliminary data preparation for OSS VAT settlements. For example, enter EUR 100 net, select the recipient's country and the previously established appropriate rate, and the calculator displays the tax and gross price.
However, the calculator does not determine the place of taxation, the status of the buyer, or the obligation to use the OSS procedure. Foreign warehousing, import, local sales, or the marketplace model may result in additional obligations. You can find the rules and scope of service on the OSS VAT declarations.
The most common errors when calculating VAT
Subtracting the rate from the gross price
To calculate VAT from gross, do not subtract, for example, 23% from the gross price. First, divide the gross by 1.23, and only then subtract the resulting net amount.
One rate for the entire EU
VAT rates vary across the European Union. Before calculating, check the relevant taxing country and select the appropriate rate.
Automatic use of the reduced rate
A lower percentage listed doesn't mean it applies to every sale. Verify the product or service category and local preference terms.
Confusing 0% with exemption
A 0% VAT rate and VAT exemption are not the same. They may have different bases, documentation requirements, and consequences for tax deductions.
EU VAT Calculator - Frequently Asked Questions
How to calculate VAT from gross?
Divide the gross amount by 1 plus the decimal VAT rate to obtain the net amount. Then subtract the net amount from the gross amount. At a 23% rate, the formula is: net = gross ÷ 1.23, and VAT = gross − net. The calculator performs both operations automatically when you select the "Gross → net" direction.
How to calculate gross from net?
Multiply the net amount by 1 plus the VAT rate. At 20%, this becomes net × 1.20. You can also calculate the tax first as net × 20% and then add it to the net. The result is the gross price, which is the amount including VAT.
How to calculate net from gross?
Divide the gross amount by 1 + the VAT rate. For example, if you're paying 19%, divide the gross amount by 1.19. Don't simply subtract 19% from the gross amount, as the rate is calculated from the net base. The net gross VAT calculator will also show the difference, which is the tax amount.
Does the VAT calculator cover all EU countries?
Yes. The EU VAT calculator allows you to select any of the 27 member states. When you change countries, it updates the list of main rates available in the tool. It does not cover non-EU countries and does not replace the analysis of the tax location for a specific transaction.
Does the calculator take into account reduced VAT rates?
Yes. For the selected country, the tool displays the main standard and reduced rates, and where they appear in the database, also the super-reduced rate. However, the correct application of the reduced VAT rate depends on the product or service classification and local regulations.
How to check the correct VAT rate in another EU country?
First, check the full list of EU VAT rates, and if in doubt, refer to the Taxenlight for your country. The calculator displays percentages and performs the calculation, but it doesn't automatically assign the product or service to the correct rate.
Can the VAT calculator be used with VAT OSS?
Yes, as a guide to calculating the value of goods sold (OSS) after determining the country of consumption and the appropriate rate. The calculator can show net, VAT, and gross amounts for B2C sales, but it does not determine whether the transaction is subject to OSS. For the scope of the procedure, refer to the OSS VAT Declaration.