VAT Calculator (Vietnam)
Calculate Value Added Tax (VAT) for your business transactions in Vietnam.
Fill in the fields above and click Calculate to see your results.
How to use
Calculate Value Added Tax (VAT) for your products or invoices in Vietnam quickly and accurately.
Enter the transaction amount, select the applicable VAT rate (typically 8% or 10%), and specify whether the entered amount already includes VAT or excludes it.
The calculator will automatically break down the net amount, the exact tax amount, and the final total. This tool helps business owners accurately quote prices and prepare tax invoices without manual spreadsheet formulas.
Furthermore, understanding whether a price is inclusive or exclusive of VAT is absolutely critical for maintaining proper accounting records and accurately projecting cash flows for your business operations. Our calculator is specifically designed to eliminate any mathematical errors that typically occur during manual tax processing, giving you total confidence when handling your everyday financial transactions.
How it's calculated
Net Amount (Excl. VAT)
VAT Amount
Total Amount (Incl. VAT)
Examples
Retail product (Exclusive)
- Amount:500,000
- VAT Rate (%):10
- Price Includes VAT?:
Result
- Net Amount (Excl. VAT):500,000
- VAT Amount:50,000
- Total Amount (Incl. VAT):550,000
For an exclusive amount of 500k, a 10% VAT adds 50k, making the final invoice total 550k.
Restaurant bill (Inclusive)
- Amount:1,080,000
- VAT Rate (%):8
- Price Includes VAT?:true
Result
- Net Amount (Excl. VAT):1,000,000
- VAT Amount:80,000
- Total Amount (Incl. VAT):1,080,000
If 1.08M already includes 8% VAT, the calculator extracts the 80k tax and reveals the 1M net price.
B2B Equipment Purchase (Exclusive)
- Amount:25,000,000
- VAT Rate (%):10
- Price Includes VAT?:
Result
- Net Amount (Excl. VAT):25,000,000
- VAT Amount:2,500,000
- Total Amount (Incl. VAT):27,500,000
When a business purchases new professional equipment with a pre-tax net cost of 25,000,000 VND, applying the standard 10% VAT rate results in an additional tax burden of 2,500,000 VND. Consequently, the final total amount payable on the commercial invoice becomes exactly 27,500,000 VND.
Industry Benchmarks
| Metric | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Standard VAT rate is 10%, though 8% is temporarily applied to stimulate the economy. | 10 % |
Data source: General Department of Taxation Vietnam
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I calculate VAT from a total price?
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Can I claim back VAT on business purchases?
How does the reduced 8% VAT rate impact my business?
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