How do I get the net from a gross amount?

Divide by 1 + rate: by 1.20 for 20%, by 1.10 for 10%. Never subtract the percentage directly.

What are the French VAT rates?

20% standard, 10% intermediate (catering, transport), 5.5% reduced (food, books), 2.1% special (reimbursed medicine, press).

VAT Calculator

Compute VAT instantly: net to gross or gross to net, with French rates or custom rate.

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Net amount (excl. VAT)

€

VAT rate

Net (excl. VAT)

100,00 €

VAT (20 %)

20,00 €

Gross (incl. VAT)

120,00 €

Our VAT calculator instantly converts net (excl. VAT) amounts to gross (incl. VAT) and back, using French rates — 20%, 10%, 5.5%, 2.1% — or any custom rate.

How to compute VAT?

Pick the direction

Net to gross for pricing, gross to net to reverse a receipt.

Select the rate

20% standard, or a reduced rate depending on the product.

Type the amount

Net, VAT and gross update instantly.

VAT formulas

Net to gross: gross = net × (1 + rate). Gross to net: net = gross ÷ (1 + rate). The VAT amount is the difference. Common mistake: subtracting 20% from a gross amount does not give the net.

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