Enter an amount and a VAT rate. Add VAT gives the VAT and gross total from a net price; Remove VAT (reverse VAT) extracts the VAT from a price that already includes it. Work out VAT on a price, or take VAT out of a VAT-inclusive total.
What does this tool do?
Adds or strips value-added tax at any rate you set — for checking foreign invoices, comparing prices across countries, or handling Pakistan’s GST-style calculations under the VAT name. Both directions (add tax / extract tax) are supported.
It is designed for repeated use: change any input and every dependent figure recalculates immediately, so comparing scenarios — a higher rate versus a shorter tenure, this month versus last — takes seconds rather than a fresh spreadsheet. The layout keeps the headline result prominent while the working stays visible for anyone who wants to check the math.
The interface keeps things practical: the inputs are “Amount”, “VAT rate (%)” and “Currency symbol (optional)”; “Add VAT” runs the tool; “Remove VAT” runs the tool. Results update live as you work — there is no waiting and nothing to submit.
How do I use this tool?
Enter your figures below — every result updates the instant you type, so comparing scenarios is just a matter of changing a number and watching the answer move.
- Enter your values in “Amount”, “VAT rate (%)”, “Currency symbol (optional)”.
- Click “Add VAT” to run the tool and see the result.
How does it work?
Tax-inclusive = net × (1 + rate/100); tax extracted = gross − gross/(1 + rate/100). Set the rate to match the jurisdiction — 18% for Pakistan’s GST-equivalent, 20% for the UK, 19% for Germany, and so on.
Precision is full floating-point throughout; only the displayed result is rounded for readability. Intermediate steps are not rounded, which avoids the small compounding errors you get from rounding mid-calculation on a phone calculator.
Use cases in Pakistan
Pakistani importers and exporters meet VAT on foreign paperwork: UK suppliers quote ex-VAT, Gulf invoices show 5% VAT, and comparing landed costs needs the tax stripped or added consistently. Freelancers billing overseas clients also strip foreign VAT-style taxes to quote cleanly.
Families use it for household budgeting and school-fee planning; small businesses for pricing and payroll math; students for everything from BISE numericals to CSS preparation. Wherever the same calculation is repeated monthly — bills, salaries, savings targets — this page replaces the phone-calculator ritual.
Limitations
VAT rules (registration, reverse charge, exemptions) differ by country — this tool only does the arithmetic. Pakistan’s own tax is called GST; use the GST calculator page for the local 18% default.
Assumptions are stated on the page — read them before trusting the headline number for money, health or legal decisions. A calculator amplifies the quality of its inputs: careful numbers in, trustworthy numbers out.
Frequently asked questions
VAT vs GST — different?
Same idea, different names. Pakistan’s GST works like the VAT used in the UK, EU and Gulf. For figures that go into applications or documents, double-check the inputs against the source — the math is exact, but only for the numbers you enter.
How do I strip 20% VAT from £120?
Divide by 1.2 → £100 net, £20 VAT. Enter the gross in extract mode above. Try varying one input at a time to see which assumption drives the result; that sensitivity check is often more valuable than the headline number.
Which rate do I use?
The rate of the country on the invoice — 5% UAE, 20% UK, 18% Pakistan-equivalent. Adjust the field to match. Save or screenshot the result with its inputs when the figure matters later — reconstructing “what did I enter?” is harder than it sounds.
Is this tax advice?
No — it is arithmetic. Cross-border tax treatment needs a professional. For figures that go into applications or documents, double-check the inputs against the source — the math is exact, but only for the numbers you enter.
Is my data uploaded or stored?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser — what you type or paste never leaves your device, is never sent to a server, and is never stored. Closing the tab removes all trace. Try varying one input at a time to see which assumption drives the result; that sensitivity check is often more valuable than the headline number.
Is it really free? Do I need an account?
Yes, free, and no account needed. Open the page and use it — no sign-up, no trial, no watermark on results. Save or screenshot the result with its inputs when the figure matters later — reconstructing “what did I enter?” is harder than it sounds.
Updated October 2026 · Built and tested by Sharjeel Tahir · How our tools are tested