Trinidad VAT Calculator

1. 01Choose a modeAdd VAT starts from a net (pre-tax) price. Remove VAT starts from a gross (VAT-inclusive) price. VAT amount shows the tax on a net price.
2. 02Enter the amountType the amount in Trinidad and Tobago dollars (TTD). The 12.5% rate is applied by default; you can also enter a different rate manually.
3. 03Read net, VAT, and grossThe tool shows all three figures at once, so you can copy the net, the tax, or the VAT-inclusive price you need.

• Invoices and quotesAdd VAT at 12.5% to a net amount to show the VAT-inclusive total, or work back to the taxable value from a gross figure.
• Small business pricingSet a net price and see the VAT-inclusive figure to quote or display to customers.
• Checking a receiptRemove VAT from a gross total to see the pre-tax price and the tax charged.

• Add 12.5% VATA net price of TTD 1,000 at 12.5% becomes TTD 1,125, with TTD 125 VAT.
• Remove VATA gross price of TTD 1,125 at 12.5% contains TTD 1,125 ÷ 1.125 = TTD 1,000 net, so the VAT is TTD 125.

• Check zero-rated and exempt items firstBasic food items, prescription drugs, and some agricultural inputs are zero-rated, and some services are exempt — this tool applies the standard rate you enter, so confirm the correct treatment for your item before relying on the result.

VAT is a percentage of the price. To add VAT, multiply the net price by 1 plus the rate (for 12.5%, by 1.125). To take VAT out of a VAT-inclusive price, divide by that same figure to get the net, then subtract to find the tax. The VAT amount mode shows the rate applied to the net price.

Trinidad and Tobago's standard VAT rate is 12.5%, administered by the Board of Inland Revenue (ird.gov.tt). Basic food items, prescription drugs, and certain agricultural inputs are zero-rated, and some services (for example financial and educational services) are exempt. The rate shown is current as of 2026. Tooleem is not affiliated with the Board of Inland Revenue. Rates and rules can change, so check the official source before you rely on a figure.

The calculator has three modes: Add VAT (from a net price), Remove VAT (from a gross, VAT-inclusive price), and VAT amount (the tax on a net price). It applies one rate to the whole amount and does not split a mixed-rate invoice, and it does not determine whether a specific item is zero-rated or exempt.

This is an educational estimate for quick pricing, quotes, and invoice checks. It is not tax, accounting, or legal advice, and Tooleem is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Board of Inland Revenue or any government body. For a filing or business decision, use the official source or a qualified tax professional.

Every calculation runs in your browser on your device. The amounts and rate you enter are never uploaded, stored, or sent to analytics, so pricing you are still working on stays private, and closing the tab clears everything.

What is the VAT rate in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago's standard VAT rate is 12.5%, applying to most goods and services not zero-rated or exempt.

What is zero-rated or exempt from VAT?

Basic food items, prescription drugs, and certain agricultural inputs are zero-rated, and some services (for example financial and educational services) are exempt. Check the official Board of Inland Revenue guidance for your specific item.

Is this official tax advice?

No. It is an educational estimate and is not affiliated with the Board of Inland Revenue. For a filing or business decision, use the official source or a qualified professional.

Is my data stored?

No. The calculation runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded, saved, or shared.