From a VAT-inclusive price back to the net price and VAT.
◈Local · rates as of
Rate
Net
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VAT
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Gross
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Several amounts (invoice lines)The same net price, gross in each country
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A common mistake is multiplying the gross price by the rate: 120 × 20% = 24 is wrong; the VAT is 20.
Amount
Action
Calculation
Result
100
Add VAT
100 × 20% = 20
120
120
Remove VAT
120 ÷ 1.2 = 100
100
99.99
Remove VAT (Germany 19%)
99.99 ÷ 1.19 = 84.03
84.03
VAT rules for cross-border sellers
EU: once cross-border distance sales to EU consumers exceed €10,000 a year in total, VAT is charged at the buyer's country rate; the One-Stop Shop (OSS) lets you file once instead of registering in each country.
EU imports: consignments up to €150 can use IOSS, charging VAT at checkout so buyers pay nothing at customs; above €150 normal import VAT and duty apply.
UK: for goods up to £135 per consignment, VAT is charged at sale by the seller or marketplace; above £135 it is paid at import.
Marketplaces: when selling to EU and UK consumers through Amazon, eBay and similar platforms, the platform is often the deemed supplier that collects and remits VAT, and the seller receives the net amount.
B2B: sales to VAT-registered business buyers usually fall under the reverse charge: no VAT on the invoice, but the buyer's VAT number must be shown.
VAT rates by country
The standard rate applies to most goods and services; reduced rates usually cover food, books, medicines, accommodation and the like. The exact scope is set by each tax authority. Rates as of
What is the difference between VAT, GST and sales tax?
VAT and GST are the same kind of tax, charged on value added at each stage and borne by the consumer; Europe calls it VAT, while Australia, Singapore, India and Canada call it GST. The US has no VAT; states charge sales tax at the final retail sale.
How do I work out the net price from a gross price?
Divide the gross price by (1 + rate). For the UK at 20%: 120 ÷ 1.2 = 100, so the VAT is 20. Choose Remove VAT and enter the gross amount to get the net price and VAT.
How often are the rates updated?
The page shows the as-of date and sources. Rates change often (Estonia, Romania, Slovakia, Finland and Russia all raised their standard rates in 2025–2026), so confirm with the local tax authority before invoicing or filing; you can always type a custom rate.
Reverse VAT calculator practical guide and common questions
What does a Reverse VAT calculator do?
Net = gross ÷ (1 + rate) and VAT = gross − net, avoiding the common mistake of multiplying the gross price by the rate; one click switches back to adding VAT to check.
Who is this for, and when is it useful?
E-commerce and finance staff who know only the VAT-inclusive price and need the net payout, margin or invoice net amount.
How do I use this Reverse VAT calculator?
Enter the gross price and choose the country or rate to get the net price and VAT, with the full calculation shown for checking.
How should I interpret the results?
Marketplace fees, shipping and exchange rates are out of scope; use the profit calculator for margins.
Where is the work performed, and which services receive data?
Reverse VAT runs locally in your browser; neither amounts nor results are sent to a server.
