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🧾 VAT / GST Calculator

Add or remove VAT and GST from any price. Automatically uses the correct rate for your country. Works for Sri Lanka, India, UK, Australia, UAE and 180+ countries.

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🤔 How Does This Tool Work?

The VAT/GST Calculator performs two types of tax calculations:

Adding Tax to a price:

  • Tax Amount = Price × (Rate ÷ 100)
  • Total Price = Original Price + Tax Amount
  • Example: 1,000 + 18% VAT = 1,000 × 1.18 = 1,180

Removing Tax from a price:

  • Pre-tax Price = VAT-inclusive Price ÷ (1 + Rate ÷ 100)
  • Tax Amount = VAT-inclusive Price − Pre-tax Price
  • Example: 1,180 with 18% VAT included: 1,180 ÷ 1.18 = 1,000 (pre-tax)

Use the country quick-buttons to instantly set the correct VAT/GST rate for major countries!

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❓ FAQ
What is VAT and why do we pay it?▼
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a tax added by the government to the price of most goods and services. It is collected by businesses on behalf of the government. It funds public services like roads, hospitals, and schools.
What is the VAT rate in Sri Lanka?▼
Sri Lanka's standard VAT rate is 18%. Some essential items may be exempt from VAT. Always check with the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department for the most current rates.
What is GST and is it different from VAT?▼
GST (Goods and Services Tax) is essentially the same concept as VAT — both are consumption taxes on goods and services. India, Australia, and some other countries use the term GST instead of VAT. They work the same way.
How do I remove VAT from a price?▼
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by (1 + VAT rate/100). Example: a price of 1,180 with 18% VAT included: 1,180 ÷ 1.18 = 1,000 (the pre-tax price). Our calculator does this instantly — select 'Remove Tax from Price'.
Are all goods taxed at the same VAT rate?▼
No! Many countries have multiple VAT rates. Some essential items (basic food, medicines) may be exempt (0%) or have a reduced rate. In India, GST has four rates: 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28% depending on the product category.
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