How do I remove 20% VAT from an amount?

Divide the gross amount by 1.20. The result is the net amount; the difference between gross and net is the VAT portion.

Is VAT included in the price in France?

In France, consumer prices are displayed VAT-inclusive by law, so receipts show the gross amount. B2B invoices typically show net + VAT separately.

🇫🇷 France · VAT

VAT Calculator for France — Remove VAT from an Amount

Have a VAT-inclusive (gross) total and need the net value? This calculator splits any amount back into net, VAT and gross at France's rates.

Amount (€)

VAT rate

Custom rate % (optional)

Result

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VAT amount	—
Net amount (excl. VAT)	—
Gross amount (incl. VAT)	—

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How to remove VAT manually

Divide the gross amount by 1.20 (the "VAT fraction") to get the net amount:

net = gross ÷ 1.20 → VAT = gross − net

Example: €1,000 ÷ 1.20 = €833.33 net, so the VAT portion is €166.67.

VAT rates in France

Rate	Name	Applies to
20%	Standard (taux normal)	Most goods and services
10%	Intermediate (taux intermédiaire)	Restaurant meals, passenger transport
5.5%	Reduced (taux réduit)	Food, books, gas & electricity

How do I take VAT off a price?

Divide the VAT-inclusive amount by 1.20. For example, €1,200 ÷ 1.20 = €1,000.00 net — the rest is VAT.

Why is my calculated VAT not just 20% of the total?

Because VAT is charged on the net amount, not the gross. Taking 20% of the gross overstates the tax. Dividing by 1.20 is the correct backward calculation.