Reverse VAT Calculator

Remove VAT Calculator 2026

Have a price that already includes VAT and need to find the net amount? Enter the gross price below, select your VAT rate, and instantly get the net price and exact VAT amount extracted.

The Formula to Remove VAT

The key thing to remember is that you never simply subtract the VAT percentage from the gross price — that gives the wrong answer. You must divide by the VAT factor. See the worked examples below.

Worked Examples

Gross Price	VAT Rate	Net Price	VAT Amount
EUR 123.00	23%	EUR 100.00	EUR 23.00
GBP 120.00	20%	GBP 100.00	GBP 20.00
EUR 119.00	19%	EUR 100.00	EUR 19.00
EUR 1,230.00	23%	EUR 1,000.00	EUR 230.00
GBP 2,400.00	20%	GBP 2,000.00	GBP 400.00
AUD 550.00	10%	AUD 500.00	AUD 50.00

Common Mistakes When Removing VAT

Do not subtract the percentage directly

The most common mistake: removing 20% from GBP 120 by calculating 120 x 0.20 = 24, then 120 - 24 = GBP 96. This is wrong. The correct net is GBP 120 / 1.20 = GBP 100. The difference is GBP 4 — which adds up quickly across multiple invoices.

Why the division method is correct

VAT is always calculated on the net price, not the gross. So 20% VAT on GBP 100 net = GBP 20 VAT = GBP 120 gross. To reverse this you divide by 1.20, not subtract 20% from the gross.

Remove VAT at Common Rates — Quick Reference

To remove VAT, divide your gross price by the divisor for your rate:

VAT Rate	Divide Gross By	Example
5%	1.05	EUR 105 / 1.05 = EUR 100
6%	1.06	EUR 106 / 1.06 = EUR 100
10%	1.10	EUR 110 / 1.10 = EUR 100
13%	1.13	EUR 113 / 1.13 = EUR 100
19%	1.19	EUR 119 / 1.19 = EUR 100
20%	1.20	GBP 120 / 1.20 = GBP 100
21%	1.21	EUR 121 / 1.21 = EUR 100
23%	1.23	EUR 123 / 1.23 = EUR 100
25%	1.25	EUR 125 / 1.25 = EUR 100

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove 20% VAT from a price?

Divide the gross price by 1.20. For example GBP 240 / 1.20 = GBP 200 net. The VAT amount is GBP 40.

How do I remove 23% VAT from a price?

Divide the gross price by 1.23. For example EUR 492 / 1.23 = EUR 400 net. The VAT amount is EUR 92.

What is the difference between removing VAT and zero-rating?

Removing VAT means extracting the VAT element from a price that already includes it. Zero-rating means a product or service has a 0% VAT rate applied — no VAT is charged in the first place.