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VAT in Gambia: add or remove 15% from any amount in GMD, with the result shown instantly.
Gambia VAT
How to calculate VAT in Gambia
Adding VAT to a net price
VAT = net × 15 / 100
Gross = net × 1.15
Removing VAT from a gross price
Net = gross / 1.15
VAT = gross − net
A common mistake is to take 15% off the gross price. That gives the wrong figure: the VAT inside a gross price is only 13.04% of it.
VAT rates in Gambia
Gambia keeps things simple with a single VAT rate of 15%: there are no reduced rates, so the same percentage applies to every taxable sale. The standard rate is below the Africa average of 16.4% and shared with 22 other countries in our list.
| Rate | Type |
|---|---|
| 15% | Standard rate |
Official source: gra.gm. Rates checked October 2026.
VAT examples in GMD
Common amounts with 15% VAT added:
| Net | VAT 15% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 100.00 GMD | 15.00 GMD | 115.00 GMD |
| 500.00 GMD | 75.00 GMD | 575.00 GMD |
| 1,000.00 GMD | 150.00 GMD | 1,150.00 GMD |
| 5,000.00 GMD | 750.00 GMD | 5,750.00 GMD |
| 10,000.00 GMD | 1,500.00 GMD | 11,500.00 GMD |
| 100,000.00 GMD | 15,000.00 GMD | 115,000.00 GMD |
Removing VAT from gross prices
| Gross | Net | VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 575.00 GMD | 500.00 GMD | 75.00 GMD |
| 1,150.00 GMD | 1,000.00 GMD | 150.00 GMD |
| 5,750.00 GMD | 5,000.00 GMD | 750.00 GMD |
| 11,500.00 GMD | 10,000.00 GMD | 1,500.00 GMD |
Questions about VAT in Gambia
What is the VAT rate in Gambia?
The standard VAT rate in Gambia is 15%.
How do I add 15% VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.15. For example 5,000.00 GMD × 1.15 = 5,750.00 GMD.
How do I remove VAT from a gross price in Gambia?
Divide the gross price by 1.15. For example 5,750.00 GMD ÷ 1.15 = 5,000.00 GMD net; the difference is the VAT.
How much of a GMD price is VAT?
At 15%, VAT makes up 13.04% of the gross price (15 ÷ 115).