VATCalculate VAGST in Samoa
VAGST in Samoa: add or remove 15% from any amount in WST, with the result shown instantly.
Samoa VAGST
How to calculate VAGST in Samoa
Adding VAGST to a net price
VAGST = net × 15 / 100
Gross = net × 1.15
Removing VAGST from a gross price
Net = gross / 1.15
VAGST = gross − net
A common mistake is to take 15% off the gross price. That gives the wrong figure: the VAGST inside a gross price is only 13.04% of it.
VAGST rates in Samoa
Samoa keeps things simple with a single VAGST rate of 15%: there are no reduced rates, so the same percentage applies to every taxable sale. The standard rate is above the Oceania average of 13.2% and shared with 22 other countries in our list.
| Rate | Type |
|---|---|
| 15% | Standard rate |
Official source: revenue.gov.ws. Rates checked October 2026.
VAGST examples in WST
Common amounts with 15% VAGST added:
| Net | VAGST 15% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 WST | 1.50 WST | 11.50 WST |
| 50.00 WST | 7.50 WST | 57.50 WST |
| 100.00 WST | 15.00 WST | 115.00 WST |
| 500.00 WST | 75.00 WST | 575.00 WST |
| 1,000.00 WST | 150.00 WST | 1,150.00 WST |
| 10,000.00 WST | 1,500.00 WST | 11,500.00 WST |
Removing VAGST from gross prices
| Gross | Net | VAGST |
|---|---|---|
| 57.50 WST | 50.00 WST | 7.50 WST |
| 115.00 WST | 100.00 WST | 15.00 WST |
| 575.00 WST | 500.00 WST | 75.00 WST |
| 1,150.00 WST | 1,000.00 WST | 150.00 WST |
Questions about VAGST in Samoa
What is the VAGST rate in Samoa?
The standard VAGST rate in Samoa is 15%.
How do I add 15% VAGST to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.15. For example 500.00 WST × 1.15 = 575.00 WST.
How do I remove VAGST from a gross price in Samoa?
Divide the gross price by 1.15. For example 575.00 WST ÷ 1.15 = 500.00 WST net; the difference is the VAGST.
How much of a WST price is VAGST?
At 15%, VAGST makes up 13.04% of the gross price (15 ÷ 115).