GST Calculator — Add or Remove Sales Tax
Add sales tax to a price, or take it out of a tax-inclusive total. The standard federal sales tax rate in Pakistan is 18%; change the rate for VAT in other countries or for reduced rates.
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For information only — not financial, tax or legal advice. Verify rates and figures with your bank, FBR or another official source before making decisions.
Formula
Add tax: Total = Price × (1 + rate)
Remove tax: Price = Total ÷ (1 + rate)
Tax = Price × rate
To remove 18% GST from a total, divide by 1.18 — not multiply by 0.82, which gives the wrong answer.
Examples
Rs 10,000 + 18% GST
Price before tax Rs 10,000.00 + 18% tax Rs 1,800.00 = Rs 11,800.00
Rs 59,000 including 18% GST
Price before tax Rs 50,000.00 + 18% tax Rs 9,000.00 = Rs 59,000.00
AED 1,000 + 5% UAE VAT
Price before tax Rs 1,000.00 + 5% tax Rs 50.00 = Rs 1,050.00
Important information
- Provinces charge their own sales tax on services (e.g. Punjab Revenue Authority, Sindh Revenue Board) at rates that differ from the federal rate on goods.
- Gulf VAT rates: UAE 5%, Saudi Arabia 15%.
Frequently asked questions
What is the GST rate in Pakistan?
The standard federal sales tax on goods is 18%. Some items are taxed at reduced rates or exempt; services are taxed by provinces.
How do I remove GST from a price?
Divide the tax-inclusive price by 1 + rate. For 18%: price ÷ 1.18.
What is the difference between GST and VAT?
Both are taxes on consumption collected at each stage of supply; the names differ by country.
Can I use it for other countries?
Yes — just change the rate.
Learn more
- How to Add or Remove 18% GST — The right way to add 18% sales tax to a price and to take it out of a tax-inclusive total — and the common mistake that gives the wrong answer.
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