Namibia VAT Calculator
Add VAT to a price or take it out. Enter an amount and see the price without VAT, the VAT amount and the price with VAT straight away.
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Adding 15% VAT.
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Common amounts with VAT added.
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How VAT is worked out
Two simple rules cover most situations.
Adding VAT
Multiply the price by the VAT rate to get the VAT, then add it on. At 15%, that is the same as multiplying the price by 1.15.
Removing VAT
Divide the price including VAT by 1 plus the rate. At 15%, divide by 1.15. Do not just take 15% off, because the VAT was worked out on the lower price.
Common questions
What is the VAT rate in Namibia?
The standard rate is 15%. Some supplies, such as exports and certain basic foods, are zero-rated, which means VAT is charged at 0%. Others are exempt from VAT.
What is the difference between zero-rated and exempt?
Zero-rated supplies are VAT-registered sales taxed at 0%, and the seller can still claim back VAT on their costs. Exempt supplies carry no VAT, and the seller generally cannot claim it back.
How do I take VAT out of a price?
Choose “Remove VAT”, enter the price that already includes VAT, and the calculator shows the price without VAT and the VAT amount. The maths is the price divided by 1.15 at the standard rate.
When must a business register for VAT?
Registration is required once taxable sales pass a set amount over 12 months. This threshold has been reported as N$1 million, but it has changed before, so confirm the current figure with NamRA or a tax practitioner.
Can I add VAT to a price that is already a total?
If a price already includes VAT, use “Remove VAT” to find the original amount. Adding VAT again would charge it twice.
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