VATUganda VAT Calculator
A quick VAT tool for Uganda: find the price with or without 18% VAT, the tax amount and the share of tax inside a UGX price.
Uganda VAT
VAT rates in Uganda
There is only one VAT rate in Uganda: 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: ura.go.ug. Rates checked October 2026.
VAT examples in UGX
Common amounts with 18% VAT added:
| Net | VAT 18% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 UGX | 1,800 UGX | 11,800 UGX |
| 50,000 UGX | 9,000 UGX | 59,000 UGX |
| 100,000 UGX | 18,000 UGX | 118,000 UGX |
| 500,000 UGX | 90,000 UGX | 590,000 UGX |
| 1,000,000 UGX | 180,000 UGX | 1,180,000 UGX |
| 10,000,000 UGX | 1,800,000 UGX | 11,800,000 UGX |
Removing VAT from gross prices
| Gross | Net | VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 59,000 UGX | 50,000 UGX | 9,000 UGX |
| 118,000 UGX | 100,000 UGX | 18,000 UGX |
| 590,000 UGX | 500,000 UGX | 90,000 UGX |
| 1,180,000 UGX | 1,000,000 UGX | 180,000 UGX |
How to calculate VAT in Uganda
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
Do not subtract 18% from the total to find the net price — divide by 1.18 instead. Subtracting the percentage removes too much, because VAT is only 15.25% of the gross amount.
Questions about VAT in Uganda
What is the VAT rate in Uganda?
The standard VAT rate in Uganda is 18%.
How do I add 18% VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.18. For example 500,000 UGX × 1.18 = 590,000 UGX.
How do I remove VAT from a gross price in Uganda?
Divide the gross price by 1.18. For example 590,000 UGX ÷ 1.18 = 500,000 UGX net; the difference is the VAT.
How much of a UGX price is VAT?
At 18%, VAT makes up 15.25% of the gross price (18 ÷ 118).