Use this calculator to add or remove Australia’s 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Enter a price excluding GST, the GST amount or a price including GST to calculate the other values automatically.
What is GST rate in Australia?
The standard GST rate in Australia is 10%. GST applies to most goods, services and other items sold or consumed in Australia. The rate has remained unchanged since GST was introduced on 1 July 2000.
GST-free and input-taxed sales
Australia does not have general reduced GST rates. However, some sales are GST-free, including many basic foods, exports and certain health, education, water and sewerage services.
Other sales, including many financial supplies and residential rent, may be input taxed. No GST is charged on an input-taxed sale, but the supplier generally cannot claim GST credits for related purchases.
Australian GST history
GST was introduced in Australia on 1 July 2000 at a standard rate of 10%. The standard rate has not changed since its introduction.
Australian GST calculator FAQ
How to calculate Australian GST manually
- To calculate Australian GST at 10% rate is very easy: just multiple your GST exclusive amount by 0.1.
$500 is GST exclusive value
$500 * 0.1 = $50 GST amount
- To get GST inclusive amount multiply GST exclusive value by 1.1
$500 is GST exclusive value
$500 * 1.1 = $550 GST inclusive amount
- To get GST part of GST inclusive amount you need divide GST inclusive amount by 11
$220 is GST inclusive value
$220 / 11 = $20 GST value
- To get GST exclusive amount while knowing GST inclusive value you need to divide GST inclusive price by 1.1
$220 is GST inclusive value
$220 / 1.1 = $200
Manual GST calculation in Australia is simple, but we suggest you to use our GST calculator for Australia on the top of this page.
Reverse GST calculation
You can use our above Australian GST calculator for reverse GST calculation as well
How do I register for GST in Australia?
If you are applying for an Australian Business Number (ABN), you can register for GST as part of the same application through the Australian Business Register.
If your business already has an ABN, you can register for GST through the ATO’s Online services for business. To access the service, you will need a Digital ID, such as myID, linked to your business through Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM).
You can also register through a registered tax agent or BAS agent, or contact the Australian Taxation Office for assistance.
Businesses required to register for GST should generally do so within 21 days of becoming required to register.
What is VAT rate in Australia?
Australia does not have a Value Added Tax (VAT) system like many other countries. Instead, Australia has a Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is a consumption tax that is similar in concept to VAT but is distinct in its application and terminology.
What is GST rate in New South Wales?
Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate in Australia is a federal tax, and it is the same across the entire country.
What is GST rate in Sydney?
Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate in Australia is a federal tax, and it is the same across the entire country.
What is GST rate in Victoria?
Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate in Australia is a federal tax, and it is the same across the entire country.
What is GST rate in Melbourne?
Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate in Australia is a federal tax, and it is the same across the entire country.
What is GST rate in South Australia?
Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate in Australia is a federal tax, and it is the same across the entire country.
What is GST rate in Western Australia?
Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate in Australia is a federal tax, and it is the same across the entire country.
What is GST rate in Perth?
Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate in Australia is a federal tax, and it is the same across the entire country.
can you show the working out of finding the gst amount in the price when including??
In above example you can see how to calculate GST amount
Sometimes numbers are not so pretty, so why do all this manual work when you can enter the amount into this GST Calculator and get all the calculations at once! Enjoy!
Thank you so much for bringing this back. I have used it for many years and was sad to have lost it last week.
I use this calculator all the time but its infuriating that you can’t copy and past to/from the fields. Can you make this available? If not, I will need to find a more up to date calculator to use because its soo annoying.