Calculate VAT

How to use the VAT calculator

1. Enter the amount: the net amount if you're adding VAT, or the final price if you're removing it.
2. Choose one of Spain's VAT rates or select “Other rate” and enter the percentage.
3. Choose the operation —add or remove VAT— and review the net amount, VAT and total.

VAT formula

Add: VAT = B × t;  Total = B + VAT · Remove: B = Total / (1 + t)

What each variable means

B

net amount

t

VAT rate as a decimal (21% = 0.21)

To remove VAT you don't subtract the percentage from the total: divide the total by (1 + rate), because VAT was calculated on the net amount, not the total.

VAT calculation example

A €100 net amount at 21% produces €21 VAT: €121 total. Conversely, a €121 VAT-inclusive price has a net amount of 121 / 1.21 = €100.

Illustrative example with the data shown; not a guaranteed outcome.

Assumptions and limitations

• Preset rates apply to mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands; the Canary Islands (IGIC), Ceuta and Melilla (IPSI) use different taxes.
• Which rate applies to each product or service depends on the law; check the official source.
• Amounts are rounded to the cent.

Frequently asked questions