France VAT calculator (TVA 20%)
Enter an amount in euros and choose add or remove to get TVA at the normal 20%, or type 10, 5.5 or 2.1 for the reduced rates.
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How to use it
- Enter amount, calculation and vat rate.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
Add: VAT = amount × 20 ÷ 100 and total = amount × 1.2. Remove from an inclusive price: amount before VAT = total ÷ 1.2 and VAT = total × 20 ÷ 120.
Example
Inputs: Amount = 80 EUR, Calculation = Add VAT to the amount, VAT rate = 20 %. Result: Total including VAT: 96.00 EUR; Amount before VAT: 80.00 EUR; VAT amount: 16.00 EUR.
Limits and caveats
- The default 20% is the normal rate in the French General Tax Code as published by the DGFiP.
- Reduced rates of 10%, 5.5% and 2.1% apply to specific items, and overseas departments use other rates.
Questions about this tool
What TVA rates does France use?
The normal rate is 20%, the intermediate rate 10%, the reduced rate 5.5% and a special 2.1% for some medicines and newspapers.
How do I get HT from TTC?
Divide TTC by 1.2. The TVA equals TTC ÷ 6.
Does it work for services?
Yes. The arithmetic is the same for goods and services; just use the rate that applies to the service.