VATCalculate VAT in Central African Republic
A quick VAT tool for Central African Republic: find the price with or without 19% VAT, the tax amount and the share of tax inside a XAF price.
Central African Republic · VAT
VAT rates in the Central African Republic
The standard VAT rate in the Central African Republic is 19%. Reduced rates: 5%. This is above the average for Africa (16.4%). Worldwide ranking by standard rate: #41 of 159 countries.
Rates checked: October 2026.
VAT examples in XAF
Common amounts with 19% VAT added:
| Net | VAT 19% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 XAF | 190 XAF | 1,190 XAF |
| 5,000 XAF | 950 XAF | 5,950 XAF |
| 10,000 XAF | 1,900 XAF | 11,900 XAF |
| 50,000 XAF | 9,500 XAF | 59,500 XAF |
| 100,000 XAF | 19,000 XAF | 119,000 XAF |
| 1,000,000 XAF | 190,000 XAF | 1,190,000 XAF |
Removing VAT from gross prices
| Gross | Net | VAT 19% |
|---|---|---|
| 5,950 XAF | 5,000 XAF | 950 XAF |
| 11,900 XAF | 10,000 XAF | 1,900 XAF |
| 59,500 XAF | 50,000 XAF | 9,500 XAF |
| 119,000 XAF | 100,000 XAF | 19,000 XAF |
How to calculate VAT in the Central African Republic
Adding VAT to a net price
VAT = net × 19 / 100
gross = net × 1.19
Removing VAT from a gross price
net = gross / 1.19
VAT = gross − net
A common mistake is to take 19% off the gross price. That gives the wrong figure: the VAT inside a gross price is only 15.97% of it.
Questions about VAT in the Central African Republic
What is the VAT rate in the Central African Republic?
The standard VAT rate in the Central African Republic is 19%. Reduced rates: 5%.
How do I add 19% VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.19. For example 50,000 XAF × 1.19 = 59,500 XAF.
How do I remove VAT from a gross price?
Divide the gross price by 1.19. For example 59,500 XAF ÷ 1.19 = 50,000 XAF net; the difference is the VAT.
What share of a gross price is VAT?
At 19%, VAT makes up 15.97% of the gross price (19 ÷ 119).