VAT Rate Comparison
Compare Value Added Tax (VAT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates worldwide. Calculate tax amounts in major currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, etc.).
Step 1: Select Countries & Amount
Understanding VAT
Value Added Tax (VAT) or Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a consumption tax applied to goods and services. Rates vary by country and sometimes by product category.
Step 2: Calculation Options
VAT Calculation
VAT Amount: Base Amount × (VAT Rate / 100)
Total with VAT: Base Amount + VAT Amount
Effective Tax Rate: (VAT Amount / Total with VAT) × 100
VAT Comparison Results
Base Amount (Before Tax)
Detailed Country Comparison
| Country | VAT Rate | Base Amount | VAT Amount | Total with VAT | Effective Rate |
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Global VAT/GST Rates Overview
European Union
Standard Rates: 17-27% (typically 19-22%)
Reduced Rates: 5-10% for essential goods
Highest: Hungary (27%), Sweden (25%)
Lowest: Luxembourg (17%), Malta (18%)
North America
United States: No federal VAT, state sales tax 0-11.5%
Canada: Federal GST 5%, provincial 0-10%
Mexico: VAT (IVA) 16% nationwide
Asia-Pacific
Japan: Consumption tax 10% (8% reduced)
Australia: GST 10%
China: VAT 13% (9-6% for some goods)
India: GST 5-28% (multiple slabs)
Other Regions
United Kingdom: VAT 20% (standard)
Switzerland: VAT 7.7%
Norway: VAT 25%
UAE: VAT 5% (introduced 2018)
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