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Global VAT Rates by Country
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Multi-Item VAT Invoice Builder
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DescriptionUnit PriceVAT %VAT Amt
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Total VAT$0.00
Grand Total (Gross)$0.00
How VAT Works
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax levied at each stage of the supply chain, from production to the final sale. Businesses collect VAT from customers on behalf of the government and can reclaim VAT they've paid on business inputs — making it ultimately a tax on the final consumer.
Adding VAT to a Net Price
When you have a net (ex-VAT) price and need to find the gross (inc-VAT) price:
Gross Price = Net Price × (1 + VAT Rate / 100) VAT Amount = Gross Price − Net Price
Example: Net £100 at 20% VAT → Gross = £100 × 1.20 = £120. VAT amount = £20.
Removing VAT from a Gross Price
When you have a gross (inc-VAT) price and need to find the original net price:
Net Price = Gross Price / (1 + VAT Rate / 100) VAT Amount = Gross Price − Net Price
Example: Gross £120 at 20% → Net = £120 / 1.20 = £100. VAT amount = £20.
VAT Rates Around the World
Standard VAT rates vary significantly by country — from 27% in Hungary to 0% in some countries that use a GST (Goods and Services Tax) system instead. Most EU countries charge between 19–25%. The USA does not have a federal VAT; instead, individual states apply sales tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between VAT and sales tax?
VAT is collected at every stage of production (each business in the chain charges VAT and can reclaim what they've paid). Sales tax is only charged at the final point of sale to the consumer and is not reclaimed by businesses in the chain. The end cost to the consumer is similar in both systems.
Can a business reclaim VAT?
Yes — VAT-registered businesses can reclaim ("input tax") the VAT they've paid on goods and services used for their business. They collect VAT from customers ("output tax") and remit the difference to the tax authority. This is why VAT registration matters for businesses above the threshold.
What items are zero-rated for VAT?
In the UK, zero-rated items include most food, children's clothing, books, and public transport. Zero-rated is different from VAT-exempt: zero-rated businesses can still reclaim input VAT, whereas exempt businesses cannot.
Is VAT the same as GST?
They are functionally very similar — both are multi-stage consumption taxes. The term "GST" (Goods and Services Tax) is used in countries like Australia, Canada, India, and Singapore, while "VAT" is the term used in the UK, EU, and many other countries.
