VATVAT Calculator for Benin
Work out Benin's VAT in one step: enter a net or gross price in XOF and get the tax amount and the total at 18%.
Benin VAT · TVA
VAT rates in Benin
There is only one VAT rate in Benin: 18%. Supplies are either taxed at that rate, zero-rated or exempt. The standard rate is above the Africa average of 16.4% and shared with 22 other countries in our list.
| Rate | Type |
|---|---|
| 18% | Standard rate |
Official source: gouv.bj. Rates checked October 2026.
How to calculate VAT in Benin
Adding VAT to a net price
VAT = net × 18 / 100
Gross = net × 1.18
Removing VAT from a gross price
Net = gross / 1.18
VAT = gross − net
Remember that the tax share of a gross price is smaller than the rate itself: at 18% it is 15.25%. That is why you divide by 1.18 rather than subtracting 18%.
VAT examples in XOF
Common amounts with 18% VAT added:
| Net | VAT 18% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 XOF | 180 XOF | 1,180 XOF |
| 5,000 XOF | 900 XOF | 5,900 XOF |
| 10,000 XOF | 1,800 XOF | 11,800 XOF |
| 50,000 XOF | 9,000 XOF | 59,000 XOF |
| 100,000 XOF | 18,000 XOF | 118,000 XOF |
| 1,000,000 XOF | 180,000 XOF | 1,180,000 XOF |
Removing VAT from gross prices
| Gross | Net | VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 5,900 XOF | 5,000 XOF | 900 XOF |
| 11,800 XOF | 10,000 XOF | 1,800 XOF |
| 59,000 XOF | 50,000 XOF | 9,000 XOF |
| 118,000 XOF | 100,000 XOF | 18,000 XOF |
Questions about VAT in Benin
What is the VAT rate in Benin?
The standard VAT rate in Benin is 18%.
How do I add 18% VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.18. For example 50,000 XOF × 1.18 = 59,000 XOF.
How do I remove VAT from a gross price in Benin?
Divide the gross price by 1.18. For example 59,000 XOF ÷ 1.18 = 50,000 XOF net; the difference is the VAT.
How much of a XOF price is VAT?
At 18%, VAT makes up 15.25% of the gross price (18 ÷ 118).