Tax Guide
VAT Calculator Guide — VAT Rates UK, UAE, Europe 2026
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Open VAT Calculator →VAT vs GST — Key Difference
Both VAT and GST are consumption taxes, but India replaced VAT with GST in 2017. If you are selling to UK/EU/UAE customers, you must understand VAT:
| Country | Standard VAT | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 20% | 5% for energy/children, 0% for food |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 19% | 7% reduced for food, books |
| 🇫🇷 France | 20% | 5.5% food, 2.1% medicine |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | 5% | Introduced 2018. Very low. |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 15% | Tripled from 5% in 2020 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 10% GST | Food and healthcare exempt |
How to Calculate VAT
Add VAT: Gross = Net × (1 + VAT%) → £1000 + 20% = £1200
Remove VAT: Net = Gross ÷ (1 + VAT%) → £1200 ÷ 1.20 = £1000
VAT amount = Gross − Net → £1200 − £1000 = £200
Indian Exporters & VAT
- If you sell digital services to UK consumers above £85,000/year threshold, you must register for UK VAT
- UAE VAT: Indian companies with UAE presence must register if turnover exceeds AED 375,000
- EU: OSS (One Stop Shop) scheme for digital service providers selling to EU consumers