VATVAT Calculator for Central African Republic
VAT in Central African Republic: add or remove 19% or one of the reduced rates from any amount in XAF, with the result shown instantly.
Central African Republic VAT · TVA
How to calculate VAT in 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
Do not subtract 19% from the total to find the net price — divide by 1.19 instead. Subtracting the percentage removes too much, because VAT is only 15.97% of the gross amount.
VAT rates in Central African Republic
Central African Republic uses 2 VAT rates: a standard rate of 19%, reduced rate of 5%. The standard rate is above the Africa average of 16.4% and shared with 8 other countries in our list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Questions about VAT in Central African Republic
What is the VAT rate in Central African Republic?
The standard VAT rate in Central African Republic is 19%. Reduced rates of 5% apply to selected goods and services.
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 in Central African Republic?
Divide the gross price by 1.19. For example 59,500 XAF ÷ 1.19 = 50,000 XAF net; the difference is the VAT.
How much of a XAF price is VAT?
At 19%, VAT makes up 15.97% of the gross price (19 ÷ 119).