Add or remove VAT from any amount — free tool
Add VAT to a net price or strip it out of a VAT-inclusive one, at any rate, with country presets and optional withholding tax. Built for freelancers and businesses in Africa, the UK and beyond.
Picks the standard VAT rate for you — or choose Custom to type your own.
In “Add VAT” this is the net price; in “Remove VAT” it's the VAT-inclusive total.
Pre-filled for Nigeria (7.5%). Edit to override.
Add VAT: turns a net price into the VAT-inclusive total.
Withholding tax
Common for B2B invoices in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda
Formulas used
Add VAT: VAT = net × rate% · gross = net + VAT
Remove VAT: net = gross ÷ (1 + rate%) · VAT = gross − net
Withholding: WHT = gross × wht% · you receive gross − WHT
Pick a country to auto-fill its standard VAT rate (or type your own), enter the amount, and choose whether to add VAT to a net price or remove it from a VAT-inclusive one. If your client withholds tax, switch on Withholding tax to see what you’ll actually receive after the deduction. Everything is worked out instantly, in your browser.
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax charged on most goods and services. As a registered business you add VAT to your prices, collect it from customers, and remit it to the tax authority — reclaiming the VAT you paid on your own purchases (input VAT) along the way. It's known as GST in some countries and sales tax in the US, but the idea is the same: the end consumer bears the tax, and businesses act as collectors. Getting VAT right on every invoice keeps you compliant and stops you accidentally absorbing the tax yourself.
Say your net price is 1,000 and VAT is 16%. Adding VAT: 1,000 × 0.16 = 160 VAT, so the customer pays 1,160 gross. Now suppose you're quoted a VAT-inclusive price of 1,160 and need the net. Removing VAT: 1,160 ÷ 1.16 = 1,000 net, and the VAT portion is 160. A frequent mistake is subtracting 16% from the gross to “remove” VAT — that gives 974.40, which is wrong. VAT must be divided out, not subtracted, because it was added to the net, not the gross.
| Country | Standard rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 7.5% | Standard rate since 2020 |
| Kenya | 16% | 2% withholding VAT in some B2B |
| South Africa | 15% | Standard rate |
| Ghana | 15% | Plus NHIL/GETFund levies |
| Uganda | 18% | Standard rate |
| Tanzania | 18% | Standard rate |
| Rwanda | 18% | Standard rate |
| Egypt | 14% | Standard rate |
| United Kingdom | 20% | Reduced 5%, zero 0% |
| EU (typical) | 19–25% | Minimum standard 15% |
Rates change and reduced/exempt categories vary — always confirm the current rate with your local tax authority before filing.
These two often appear on the same invoice but pull in opposite directions. VAT is added on top of your price and increases what the client pays. Withholding tax is deducted by the client from your payment and sent to the tax authority on your behalf — so you receive less up front, but you claim it back when you file. In much of Africa (Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda) both apply on B2B invoices: you charge VAT, and the client withholds a slice of the payment. Toggle withholding tax above to see the exact amount you'll actually bank.
How do I calculate VAT on an amount?
Multiply the net amount by the VAT rate. For example, 1,000 × 0.075 = 75 VAT, making the gross 1,075. Use “Add VAT” mode above and the tool does it instantly for any rate.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the gross (VAT-inclusive) amount by (1 + VAT rate). For example, 1,075 ÷ 1.075 = 1,000 net, so the VAT portion is 75. Use “Remove VAT” mode to back the tax out of an inclusive price.
What is the difference between VAT-inclusive and VAT-exclusive?
A VAT-exclusive price is the net amount before tax — you add VAT on top to get what the customer pays. A VAT-inclusive price already contains the tax, so you remove VAT to find the net. Quoting the wrong one is a common pricing mistake; this tool handles both directions.
What is the VAT rate in Nigeria?
Nigeria's standard VAT rate is 7.5% (raised from 5% in 2020). Some goods and services are exempt or zero-rated. Withholding VAT may also apply on designated contracts, where the buyer remits part of the VAT directly.
What is the VAT rate in Kenya?
Kenya's standard VAT rate is 16%. Certain supplies are zero-rated or exempt. Withholding VAT of 2% applies in some B2B transactions involving appointed withholding agents.
What are the VAT rates in other African markets?
Common standard rates: South Africa 15%, Ghana 15% (plus levies), Uganda 18%, Tanzania 18%, Rwanda 18%, Egypt 14%. The UK is 20% and the EU standard minimum is 15% (most countries 19–25%). Always confirm the current rate and any reduced or exempt categories with your local authority.
What is withholding tax and how is it different from VAT?
VAT is a consumption tax added to the sale price. Withholding tax (WHT) is deducted by the buyer from your payment and remitted to the tax authority on your behalf — so you receive the invoice amount minus WHT and reclaim it when you file. VAT increases what the client pays; WHT reduces what you receive up front.
Is this VAT calculator free?
Yes — BillRyt's VAT calculator is completely free, works on mobile, and needs no registration. Create a free account only if you want VAT applied automatically on every invoice you send.
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