VAT calculator
German MwSt and Japanese consumption tax side by side, plus a generic EU-style rate for quick inclusive/exclusive checks.
Defaults to your region. Switch to compare any other scale.
Result
€19.00
Tax
- Net€100.00
- Gross€119.00
- Rate19%
About this tool
VAT and consumption-tax tools add or extract tax at German 19%/7%, Japanese 10%/8%, or a generic EU-style 20% rate. Choose inclusive or exclusive amounts depending on whether the price already contains tax.
Switch standards to compare labels without leaving the page. For India GST slabs use the GST calculator; for any other country open world tax or enter a custom percent.
Outputs help check invoices and travel budgets — not replace accounting software.
Formula
Exclusive: gross = net × (1+rate)Inclusive: net = gross ÷ (1+rate)
How it is calculated
- Pick the rate that matches the invoice.
- Say whether the amount already includes tax.
- Read net, tax, and gross.
- If your country, school or provider uses different rules, pick another option in the “Standard” menu at the top.
Questions
When is German 7% used?
Reduced 7% covers many groceries, books, local transport, and hotel stays. Standard 19% is everything else. Confirm on the invoice.
When should I change the “Standard” setting?
When the rules you work with differ from the default chosen for your language. Options on this page: Germany VAT 19%; Germany reduced 7%; Japan consumption tax 10%; Japan reduced 8% (food); Generic 20% VAT. The formula, steps and result update to match your choice.
Are the results official advice?
No. Calculate This is an educational tool. Before a financial or tax decision, check the figures with your bank, the tax authority or a qualified adviser.