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VAT calculator for France and Spain

Enter an amount, say whether it is net or gross and pick the country and rate: you get the net amount, the VAT and the gross amount for France (TVA) or Spain (IVA). German VAT has its own calculator.

Example: Amount 100 € · The amount is: net (excl. VAT) · Country and VAT rate: France – 20% (standard) → Gross amount: €120.00. Source: Service-Public Entreprendre – Taux de TVA sur les produits alimentaires et les boissons : 5,5 %, 10 %, 20 % (vérifié le 3 décembre 2025, consulté le 27/09/2026). Updated: .

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Result

Gross amount
€120.00
Net amount
€100.00
VAT (TVA/IVA)
€20.00
Rate applied
20%

How it is calculated

How the calculator works

Enter an amount and state whether it is net (excluding VAT) or gross (including VAT), then choose the country and rate. Every amount is rounded to the cent. For other countries or rates, choose “custom rate”.

How to calculate French or Spanish VAT

  1. Enter the amount and choose whether it is net (without VAT) or gross (with VAT).
  2. Pick the country and rate: France 20, 10, 5.5 or 2.1 %, Spain 21, 10 or 4 % – or a custom rate.
  3. Read the net amount, the VAT (TVA/IVA) and the gross amount.

VAT rates in France (TVA) 2026

RateFrench nameExamples
20%taux normaleverything without a reduced rate, e.g. alcoholic drinks, cosmetics, electricity
10%taux intermédiairefood and soft drinks for immediate consumption (restaurants, cafés), non-reimbursed medicines
5.5%taux réduitfood in packaging that keeps, books, feminine hygiene products
2.1%taux particuliernewspapers and news magazines, medicines reimbursed by social security

These rates apply in mainland France (France métropolitaine). Corsica and the overseas departments Guadeloupe, Martinique and La Réunion partly use other rates – use a custom rate there.

VAT rates in Spain (IVA) 2026

RateSpanish nameExamplesLegal basis
21%tipo generaleverything without a reduced rateArt. 90 Ley 37/1992
10%tipo reducidomost food, passenger transport, hotels, restaurants and barsArt. 91 Uno
4%tipo superreducidobread, flour, milk, cheese, eggs, fruit and vegetables, olive oil, books and newspapersArt. 91 Dos

Spanish IVA applies on the mainland and the Balearic Islands. The Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla are outside the IVA area (Art. 3 Ley 37/1992) and have their own taxes.

Formulas

You wantFormulaFrance 20%Spain 21%
gross from netnet × (1 + rate)net × 1.2net × 1.21
net from grossgross ÷ (1 + rate)gross ÷ 1.2gross ÷ 1.21
VAT includedgross − net≈ 16.67% of gross≈ 17.36% of gross

Worked examples

Common mistake

Taking 20% off €120 gross gives €96 – but the net price is €100. The rate applies to the net amount, so you have to divide by 1.2 instead.

For German prices use the German VAT calculator; mark-ups and price cuts are covered by the percentage calculator and the discount calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the VAT rate in France?

The standard rate (taux normal) is 20%. There are also rates of 10% (e.g. restaurant meals), 5.5% (e.g. packaged food, books) and 2.1% (e.g. newspapers, reimbursed medicines).

How much is VAT in Spain?

The standard rate (tipo general) is 21% (Art. 90 Ley 37/1992). Reduced rates are 10% (e.g. restaurants, hotels, most food) and 4% (e.g. bread, milk, cheese, eggs, fruit, vegetables, books).

How do I remove French VAT from a price?

Divide the gross price by 1.2 at the 20% rate. €150 gross ÷ 1.2 = €125 net, so the TVA is €25.

How much VAT is included in a Spanish price?

At 21% it is about 17.36% of the gross price: €1,210 ÷ 1.21 = €1,000 net, so the IVA is €210.

Is there Spanish VAT in the Canary Islands?

No. The Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla are excluded from the IVA area (Art. 3 Ley 37/1992) and have their own taxes – use a custom rate for them.

Where can I calculate German VAT?

For the German rates of 19% and 7%, use our German VAT calculator in the Tax & Finance category, linked under related calculators.

Sources and legal basis

As of: · Editorial policy

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