VAT Refund Calculator
Calculate your VAT refund amount in multiple currencies. Determine how much tax you can reclaim on international purchases when shopping abroad.
Step 1: Purchase Details
VAT Refund Formula
VAT Refund = Purchase Amount × (VAT Rate ÷ (100 + VAT Rate))
Administrative fees may apply and reduce final refund amount.
Step 2: Refund Options
Typical VAT Rates
UK: 20% | Germany: 19% | France: 20%
Italy: 22% | Spain: 21% | UAE: 5%
Japan: 10% | Singapore: 7% | Australia: 10%
VAT Refund Results
Your Estimated VAT Refund
VAT Rates by Country
| Country | Standard VAT Rate | Refund Amount* | Minimum Purchase |
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*Based on £1,000 purchase
VAT Refund Calculation Formula
VAT Amount = Purchase Amount × (VAT Rate ÷ (100 + VAT Rate))
Where:
• Purchase Amount = Total paid including VAT
• VAT Rate = Standard VAT rate in percentage
• Net Refund = VAT Amount – Administration Fees
To find amount without VAT:
• Amount Without VAT = Purchase Amount ÷ (1 + (VAT Rate ÷ 100))
Administration fees typically range from 3-15% of the VAT refund.
Example Calculation
Example: £1,200 purchase in UK with 20% VAT
Purchase Amount: £1,200
VAT Rate: 20%
Administration Fee: 5%
Calculation:
VAT Amount = £1,200 × (20 ÷ (100 + 20))
= £1,200 × (20 ÷ 120)
= £1,200 × 0.1667 = £200
Admin Fee = £200 × 5% = £10
Net Refund = £200 – £10 = £190
Amount Without VAT = £1,200 ÷ 1.2 = £1,000
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