VAT Calculator FR
Add or remove consumption tax and see the net and gross amounts.
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How it works
Adding tax multiplies the net price by the rate and adds it on. Removing tax works backwards from a tax-inclusive price to find the original net amount.
Gross = Net × (1 + rate); Net = Gross ÷ (1 + rate)Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in France?
The standard rate is 20%. France’s VAT (TVA) has a standard rate of 20%, with reduced rates of 10% (e.g. restaurants, transport), 5.5% (e.g. most food, books) and a special 2.1% rate on certain items such as some medicines and the press.
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the net amount by 1.20. For example, €100 plus 20% VAT is €120.
How do I remove VAT from a total?
Divide the tax-inclusive total by 1.20. So €120 ÷ 1.20 = €100 before tax, and the VAT portion is €20.
Who has to register for VAT?
Small businesses under the franchise en base de TVA thresholds may be exempt from charging VAT; above them, registration and periodic returns are required.
What are France’s reduced VAT rates?
10% (such as restaurants and transport), 5.5% (such as most food and books), and a special 2.1% rate on certain medicines and the press.
What is TVA?
TVA (taxe sur la valeur ajoutée) is the French term for value-added tax, shown on French invoices and receipts.
How VAT works in France
France charges VAT at a standard rate of 20% on most goods and services. It is a consumption tax collected in stages: businesses add it to their sales and reclaim the VAT they pay on purchases, so the cost ultimately falls on the final consumer.
Adding and removing VAT
To add 20% VAT, multiply the net price by 1.20 — so €100 becomes €120, of which €20 is tax. To remove it from a tax-inclusive total, divide by 1.20: €120 ÷ 1.20 = €100 before tax.
Rates and registration
France’s VAT (TVA) has a standard rate of 20%, with reduced rates of 10% (e.g. restaurants, transport), 5.5% (e.g. most food, books) and a special 2.1% rate on certain items such as some medicines and the press. Small businesses under the franchise en base de TVA thresholds may be exempt from charging VAT; above them, registration and periodic returns are required.
VAT is administered by the Direction générale des finances publiques. With four rates in use, the correct rate depends on the product or service category, and the 20% standard rate applies to everything not specifically reduced.
Results are estimates for general guidance in France and may not reflect the latest local rates, fees or rules. Check official sources before making decisions.