Work out your VAT in a blink
The free Vivlab VAT calculator turns an excl. VAT amount into incl. VAT, an incl. VAT amount back into excl. VAT, and shows the VAT amount, instantly.
Enter an amount, say whether it's excl. or incl. VAT, pick the rate: everything is worked out for you.
This amount is…
VAT rate
Amount excl. VAT
100,00 €
VAT amount (20 %)
20,00 €
Amount incl. VAT
120,00 €
How it works
Work out VAT in 3 steps
Enter the amount
Type the starting figure, then say whether it is already net of tax or tax included.
Pick the rate
Click 20, 10, 5.5 or 2.1 %, or type a custom rate for a special case.
Read the breakdown
The net, the VAT and the gross recompute on every keystroke, ready to copy.
A quick recap of VAT rates in France
Four rates apply in mainland France depending on the type of product or service. When in doubt, always check the rate that applies to your business.
Standard rate
Manufactured goods, clothing, home appliances, alcoholic drinks, business services…
Intermediate rate
Restaurants, passenger transport, accommodation (hotels, campsites), home maintenance work, firewood…
Reduced rate
Food products, books, gas and electricity subscriptions, sanitary protection, theatre and cinema tickets, energy-efficient renovation…
Special rate
Medicines reimbursed by social security, press publications, certain theatrical performances, live butchery animals…
In Corsica and the overseas departments (DOM), specific rates apply. For a breakdown by sector, see the official page:
Frequently asked questions
Everything about French VAT
What are the VAT rates in France?
The standard rate is 20 %. Then come the intermediate rate at 10 % (restaurants, transport, renovation work), the reduced rate at 5.5 % (food, books, energy) and the special rate at 2.1 % (reimbursed medicines, the press). Corsica and the overseas territories use their own rates.
How do I find the net amount from the gross?
You divide the gross by one plus the rate, not the other way round. At 20 %, a price of 120 € gross gives 100 € net (120 / 1.20), so 20 € of VAT. Taking 20 % off the gross would give 96 €, which is wrong: switch the selector to gross and the tool handles it.
Do I have to charge VAT?
Under the French franchise en base scheme, no. As long as your turnover stays below the thresholds, around 91,900 € for goods and 36,800 € for services, you invoice without VAT. Your invoices must then carry the wording « TVA non applicable, article 293 B du CGI ».
Which rate applies to my product?
The rate depends on the nature of the good or service, not on your preference. Most sales fall under 20 %, food and books under 5.5 %, eat-in catering under 10 %. For a borderline case, the tax authority publishes the official list of items concerned.
Are my amounts sent anywhere?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and nothing is sent to a server. You can price a quote or check an invoice without leaving any trace online.
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