Why use this calculator
Whether you're an Australian business adding 10% GST to an invoice, a UK trader applying 20% VAT, or a shopper reverse-engineering the tax on a receipt — this calculator handles it all. Select your country for an instant rate preset, or enter any custom GST/VAT rate you need.
How to use it
Choose whether you want to add GST to a price or remove GST from a GST-inclusive total. Enter your amount and select your country (or choose Custom to enter any rate). The calculator instantly shows the GST amount, ex-GST price, and GST-inclusive price.
The formula
Add GST: GST = Price × Rate. Total = Price + GST. Remove GST: Ex-GST = Total ÷ (1 + Rate). GST = Total − Ex-GST.
Worked examples
AU: $100 ex-GST at 10%
$10 GST, $110 total
UK: £240 inc-VAT at 20%
£40 VAT, £200 ex-VAT
NZ: $575 inc-GST at 15%
$75 GST, $500 ex-GST
When people use it
- Australian business invoicing with 10% GST
- Extracting GST from a tax-inclusive receipt
- UK / EU VAT calculations
- Comparing prices across GST-inclusive and exclusive quotes
- Bookkeeping and BAS preparation
Tips
- Australia's GST is always 10% — select AU for instant results
- To find GST in a receipt total, use Remove GST mode — never just multiply by 10%
- The correct formula to extract GST is: Total ÷ 11 (for 10% GST)
- Most countries display prices GST-inclusive; check invoices carefully
- Use Custom rate for compound tax scenarios or special rates
Questions people ask
- What is the GST rate in Australia?
- Australia's GST rate is 10%. It applies to most goods and services. Some items are GST-free, including fresh food, medical services, and education.
- How do I calculate GST from a GST-inclusive price?
- Divide the total price by 11. For example, a $110 GST-inclusive price contains $10 of GST ($110 ÷ 11 = $10). Use the Remove GST mode above for any rate.
- What is the difference between GST and VAT?
- GST (Goods and Services Tax) and VAT (Value Added Tax) are essentially the same type of consumption tax. Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Singapore call it GST; the UK and most of Europe call it VAT.
- Is GST charged on top of the price or included?
- Australian businesses can quote prices either way, but must clearly state whether prices are GST-inclusive or exclusive. Consumer-facing prices must usually be GST-inclusive.