What is the VAT Calculator by Country?
Online sellers, importers and travellers often need the VAT rate of another country. This page lists standard VAT and GST rates for popular countries and calculates tax at the chosen rate.
Select a country, enter a price and choose whether to add or remove tax. If you already know the rate, the simpler VAT Calculator does the same job; for prices in another currency use the Currency Converter.
How to use the VAT Calculator by Country
- Choose a country; its standard rate fills in.
- Enter the amount.
- Choose Add VAT or Remove VAT.
- Read the net, tax and gross amounts.
Formula
Gross = Net × (1 + rate) · Net = Gross ÷ (1 + rate)
Example
A €100 net price in Germany (19%) becomes €119; a SAR 115 receipt in Saudi Arabia (15%) contains SAR 15 of VAT.
Standard VAT and GST rates
| Country | Rate |
|---|---|
| UAE | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | 15% |
| Oman / Bahrain | 5% / 10% |
| Pakistan (sales tax) | 18% |
| India (GST standard) | 18% |
| United Kingdom | 20% |
| Germany | 19% |
| France | 20% |
| Australia (GST) | 10% |
| Canada (GST) | 5% + provincial |
Reduced rates and exemptions
Many countries charge lower rates on food, medicine, books or children's clothes, and some items are zero-rated or exempt. The calculator uses the standard rate, so change it manually for reduced-rate goods. Rates can change in a new budget, so check the tax authority's website for official filings.
You may also need
People who use the VAT Calculator by Country often need these related tools too:
- Country & Area Code Finder: Search any country to see its phone calling code, ISO 2- and 3-letter codes, currency and capital, with a full sortable list.
- USD to PKR: Today's US dollar rate in Pakistani rupees with a live converter, swap button and a quick table for common amounts such as $100 and $1,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in the UAE?
5%, introduced in 2018.
What is the VAT rate in Saudi Arabia?
15% since July 2020.
What is the VAT rate in the UK?
The standard rate is 20%.
Does the USA have VAT?
No. The USA uses state and local sales taxes instead.
Are these rates always up to date?
They are standard rates at the time of writing. Check official sources before filing taxes.
Is the VAT Calculator by Country free to use?
Yes. The VAT Calculator by Country on Custom Converter is completely free, with no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark.
Does the VAT Calculator by Country work on mobile phones?
Yes. It is built mobile-first and works on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers in any modern browser, with no app to install.