VAT Calculator — CH, DE, FR, IT
This VAT calculator instantly adds VAT to a net amount or extracts VAT from a gross price using Swiss, German, French and Italian rates. Pick a preset — Swiss standard 8.1 %, German 19 %, French 20 %, Italian 22 % and all reduced/super-reduced rates — or enter a custom percentage. Example: a CHF 1,000 net invoice with Swiss standard VAT becomes CHF 1,081 gross (CHF 81 VAT). The result updates as you type, with a quick-reference table that scales the amount to 1, 10, 50, 100, 500, 1,000 and 5,000 units. Useful for freelancers, agencies, e-commerce sellers and anyone working with EU/CH invoices.
| Units | Net amount | VAT amount | Gross amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| × 1 | CHF 1'000.00 | CHF 81.00 | CHF 1'081.00 |
| × 10 | CHF 10'000.00 | CHF 810.00 | CHF 10'810.00 |
| × 50 | CHF 50'000.00 | CHF 4'050.00 | CHF 54'050.00 |
| × 100 | CHF 100'000.00 | CHF 8'100.00 | CHF 108'100.00 |
| × 500 | CHF 500'000.00 | CHF 40'500.00 | CHF 540'500.00 |
| × 1000 | CHF 1'000'000.00 | CHF 81'000.00 | CHF 1'081'000.00 |
| × 5000 | CHF 5'000'000.00 | CHF 405'000.00 | CHF 5'405'000.00 |
How to use this calculator
- 01Type the amount in the input field.
- 02Toggle between Add VAT (net → gross) and Remove VAT (gross → net).
- 03Pick a preset rate or enter a custom percentage.
- 04Choose your currency for display.
- 05Read net, VAT and gross — and the quick reference table.
- •Swiss standard VAT rose to 8.1 % on 1 January 2024.
- •Reduced rates exist for food, books, medicine, hotels and transport — verify per item.
- •Add VAT formula: gross = net × (1 + rate). Remove VAT: net = gross ÷ (1 + rate).
- •VAT is collected on behalf of the tax authority — it is not business income.
- •Cross-border B2B sales inside the EU often apply reverse charge (0 % invoiced, buyer self-assesses).
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard VAT rate in Switzerland in 2026?
The standard rate is 8.1 %. Reduced rates of 2.6 % (food, books, medicine) and 3.8 % (accommodation) also apply for specific categories.
How do I extract VAT from a gross price?
Divide the gross by (1 + rate). Example: a CHF 108.10 gross invoice at 8.1 % has a net of 108.10 ÷ 1.081 = CHF 100, and VAT of CHF 8.10.
Which VAT rate should I use for restaurants in France?
Restaurant meals are generally taxed at 10 %, while alcoholic drinks are at 20 %. Some take-away food qualifies for the reduced 5.5 % rate.
Do small businesses always have to charge VAT?
No. Each country has a VAT registration threshold — CHF 100,000 turnover in Switzerland, €25,000 in Germany (Kleinunternehmer), etc. Below the threshold, registration is optional.
Is VAT the same as sales tax?
Both are consumption taxes, but VAT is collected at every stage of the supply chain with input-tax deduction, while US-style sales tax is collected only at the final sale.
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