Manage global consumption taxes. Free calculators for Canadian GST/HST/PST and European Union / UK VAT.
Calculate VAT backwards or forwards for the UK, EU, Norway, and Switzerland. Extract net prices, VAT rates, and gross totals instantly.
UK VATAdd or remove UK VAT at 20%, 5%, or 0%. Covers MTD requirements, £90,000 registration threshold, and post-Brexit compliance for 2026.
UK ReverseExtract pre-VAT prices from UK gross amounts. VAT fraction shortcuts, input tax recovery guidance, and HMRC-compliant reverse calculations.
UK Inc/ExConvert between inc. VAT and ex. VAT prices instantly. Essential for B2B quoting, retail pricing, and profit margin analysis.
UK 2026Year-specific UK VAT tool with verified 2026 rates, updated thresholds, MTD filing deadlines, and post-Brexit selling rules.
🇩🇪 MwStCalculate German MwSt at 19% or 7%. Includes Kleinunternehmerregelung guidance, OSS rules, and German invoice requirements.
🇫🇷 TVACalculate French TVA at 20%, 10%, 5.5%, or 2.1%. Covers TTC/HT conversion, franchise en base rules, and e-invoicing updates.
🇪🇸 IVACalculate Spanish IVA at 21%, 10%, or 4%. Includes Canary Islands IGIC info, SII reporting, and autónomo obligations.
🇮🇹 IVACalculate Italian IVA at 22%, 10%, 5%, or 4%. Covers fatturazione elettronica, regime forfettario, and property IVA rules.
Calculate Canadian GST, HST, and PST for all 13 provinces and territories. Handles forward tax addition and reverse tax extraction.
ReverseExtract the pre-tax price from any Canadian sales tax total. Supports GST, HST, and PST/QST reverse calculations for all provinces.
| Country / Region | Tax Name | Standard Rate | Reduced Rate(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | VAT | 20% | 5%, 0% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | MwSt (Umsatzsteuer) | 19% | 7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | TVA | 20% | 10%, 5.5%, 2.1% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | IVA | 21% | 10%, 4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | IVA | 22% | 10%, 5%, 4% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | GST / HST | 5–15% | varies by province |
EU minimum VAT rate is 15% (EU VAT Directive). Hungary has the highest at 27%. The United States does not use VAT — it applies state and local sales taxes at the final point of sale instead.
Once your cross-border B2C sales to EU consumers exceed €10,000 per year, you must charge VAT at the buyer's country rate (not your own). Each country-specific calculator below handles that calculation: use Germany MwSt, France TVA, Spain IVA, or Italy IVA depending on where your customers are located. For goods valued under €150, the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) simplifies customs clearance.
The UK is no longer part of the EU VAT system. UK businesses exporting goods to EU consumers may need to register for VAT in individual EU member states once local distance-selling thresholds are exceeded, or use the IOSS for consignments under €150. Use the UK VAT Calculator for domestic UK transactions and the country-specific EU tools for cross-border sales.
Digital services face destination-country VAT immediately — there is no €10,000 OSS threshold for digital goods. Every B2C sale to an EU consumer is taxable from day one at the buyer's country rate. This makes the individual country VAT calculators essential: use Germany MwSt or France TVA to quote accurate prices inclusive of local VAT.
Consumer prices in the EU and UK always include VAT — unlike the US where tax is added at the register. To find the pre-tax price, use the reverse / remove tools. To see how much of your receipt was tax, use the extract calculators. Try the VAT Reverse Calculator or VAT Included / Excluded UK for quick conversions.
VAT is a multi-stage consumption tax collected at every step of the supply chain. Businesses charge VAT on their sales (output tax) and reclaim the VAT they paid on purchases (input tax), remitting only the net difference to the tax authority. The end consumer bears the full cost because they cannot reclaim the tax. The basic formula is VAT = Net Price × Rate. Brutto / Netto (Germany), TTC / HT (France), and Inc. VAT / Ex. VAT (UK) all express the same concept.
Canada's federal Goods and Services Tax (5% GST) applies nationwide and is functionally identical to VAT — a multi-stage tax with full input tax credits. Five provinces (Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island) harmonise their provincial sales tax into a single HST (up to 15% in Nova Scotia). British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Quebec charge GST plus a separate provincial sales tax (PST or QST), requiring dual remittance.
Unlike VAT, US sales tax is applied only at the final point of sale to the end consumer. Businesses generally do not reclaim sales tax on their purchases, and there is no federal sales tax — rates are set at the state, county, and city levels, creating over 10,000 unique tax jurisdictions. This is why US tax compliance requires ZIP-code level lookup tools, while EU and UK compliance only needs the country rate.
Digitalization has led to the introduction of remote-seller tax laws worldwide. Non-resident companies selling software, SaaS, or physical items to consumers in Canada, the UK, or the EU must often register and collect local taxes once global sales cross regional thresholds. In Canada, the threshold is $30,000 CAD over any trailing 12-month period. In the UK, the VAT registration threshold is £90,000. In the EU, cross-border B2C goods sales exceed the €10,000 OSS threshold before VAT at the buyer's rate applies — digital services are immediately taxable from the first sale. Accurate calculations ensure global compliance and protect profit margins.
Quick answers to the most common questions users ask.
Over 160 countries use a VAT or GST system, including all EU member states, the UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, and most of Asia and Latin America. The United States is the most notable exception — it uses a retail sales tax system at the state and local level instead. A handful of other jurisdictions (such as Myanmar and some Caribbean islands) also use retail sales tax.
Yes. For cross-border B2C sales of goods within the EU, you must charge VAT at the buyer's country rate once your total sales exceed €10,000 annually (the OSS threshold). For digital services (SaaS, e-books, streaming), there is no threshold — VAT is due from the very first sale. Non-EU sellers can use the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) for goods under €150 sold to EU consumers.
Hungary has the highest standard VAT rate in the EU at 27%. It is followed by Sweden (25%), Denmark (25%), Croatia (25%), and Norway (25%, though Norway is not an EU member). The EU VAT Directive sets a minimum standard rate of 15%, which applies in Luxembourg and Malta.
Functionally yes. The federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a multi-stage consumption tax with full input tax credits — identical in mechanism to EU VAT. Five provinces (Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island) harmonise their provincial sales tax into a single HST. British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Quebec charge GST plus a separate provincial sales tax.
Yes. Most EU countries allow non-EU visitors to claim back VAT on goods taken out of the EU in personal baggage. The refund typically covers the standard VAT rate minus an administrative fee (usually 10–15% of the tax). Claims are processed at the border (airport, port, or land exit) upon showing the goods, receipts, and passport. Digital services and accommodations are not eligible.
Zero-rated (0% VAT) means the business charges no VAT to the customer but can still reclaim input VAT on its purchases — common for basic food, children's clothing, and books. VAT-exempt means no VAT is charged and the business also cannot reclaim input VAT — common for financial services, insurance, and education. The distinction matters for VAT-registered businesses because it affects input tax recovery.
For informational purposes only. Tax rates change frequently — verify with your state's Department of Revenue before filing. This tool is not a substitute for professional tax advice.
· Rates verified quarterly from the Tax Foundation and state Departments of Revenue.
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