Reverse VAT Calculator.
Extract VAT from a gross amount. Enter a price including VAT and instantly see the net amount and VAT breakdown for 35 countries. Free, no signup.
How the Reverse VAT Calculator Works
Enter the gross price (the amount including VAT), select the country and applicable VAT rate, and the calculator instantly breaks down the net amount and VAT component. This is the inverse of adding VAT to a net amount.
Common Use Cases
Freelancers and small businesses frequently need to extract VAT from gross amounts when processing expense receipts, reconciling bank transactions, or preparing VAT returns. Retailers may need to calculate the net price from a shelf price that includes VAT.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the gross (VAT-inclusive) price by (1 + VAT rate). For example, with a 19% VAT rate: €1,190 / 1.19 = €1,000 net. The VAT amount is €1,190 - €1,000 = €190.
When would I need to extract VAT from a gross amount?
Common scenarios include: analyzing receipts that show only gross amounts, calculating VAT on purchases for tax reclaims, reconciling expenses, and converting retail prices to wholesale net prices.
Is this the same as the VAT Calculator?
The reverse VAT calculator specifically starts from a gross (VAT-inclusive) amount and works backwards. The standard VAT calculator can do both directions, but this tool is optimized for the gross-to-net workflow.