VAT calculator: add VAT or take it out
Convert an amount excluding VAT to including, or extract the VAT from a total. Pick 21%, 9% or 0% and instantly see the VAT amount to the cent.
21% is the standard rate. 9% applies to groceries, books, hairdressers and bicycle repairs, among others. 0% is for exports and intra-Community supplies; with reverse-charged VAT you also charge no VAT.
Including VAT
€121.00
of which €21.00 is VAT
| Excluding VAT | €100.00 |
| VAT (21% (standard)) | €21.00 |
| Including VAT | €121.00 |
How to do the VAT math yourself
From excluding to including: multiply by 1.21 (or 1.09 at the reduced rate). From including back to excluding: divide by 1.21. A common mistake is subtracting 21% of the including amount; that takes out too much VAT, because the VAT is 21% of the excluding amount.
On your invoice you always state the amount excluding VAT, the VAT rate and the VAT amount separately. If you use the small business scheme (KOR), you charge no VAT at all.
Frequently asked questions
How do you add 21% VAT to an amount?
Multiply the amount excluding VAT by 1.21. If you only want the VAT amount, multiply by 0.21. For the reduced rate use 1.09 and 0.09.
How do you extract the VAT from an amount including VAT?
Divide the including-VAT amount by 1.21 (or 1.09 at 9%). The common mistake is subtracting 21% of the including amount; that removes too much VAT, because the VAT is 21% of the excluding amount.
When does 21%, 9% or 0% VAT apply?
21% is the general rate. 9% applies to food, books, hairdressers and bicycle repairs, among others. 0% is for exports and intra-community supplies, and with reverse-charged VAT you do not charge VAT either.
What does reverse-charging VAT mean?
With reverse-charging you put no VAT on the invoice but the words 'VAT reverse-charged' plus your client's VAT number; they declare the VAT themselves. Common in construction, subcontracting and with business clients in other EU countries.
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Invoices with the correct VAT rate, and a quarterly VAT return you only have to copy over. Invoicing is free.