Quoting a Rs 1,000 service
Your price is exclusive of VAT. You add 15% to reach what the customer pays.
Net (excl. VAT)Rs 1,000.00
VAT at 15%Rs 150.00
Gross (incl. VAT)Rs 1,150.00
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Mauritius VAT & Salary Calculator
Add or remove 15% VAT in a tap, and get a quick estimate of PAYE & CSG on a monthly salary — all in Rs. It runs entirely in your browser: nothing you type is sent anywhere, stored or tracked.
15%
Standard VAT rate
100%
Runs in your browser
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Data sent or stored
Rs
Local formatting
The Calculator
Type a number, get your answer
Two calculators in one. Results update live as you type — switch tabs any time.
This amount is…
Net amount (excl. VAT)
Rs 0.00
VAT at 15%
Rs 0.00
Gross amount (incl. VAT)
Rs 0.00
Standard Mauritius VAT is 15%. Some goods and services are zero-rated or exempt — check your specific case with the MRA.
CSG contribution (employee)
Rs 0.00
PAYE (income tax) — estimate
Rs 0.00
Estimated net take-home
Rs 0.00
How this estimate is worked out
This is an estimate only. It uses a simplified progressive PAYE model with the standard individual annual exemption threshold and CSG at 1.5% / 3%. It ignores allowances, reliefs (dependants, pension, medical, etc.), NSF and Solidarity Levy. Rates and thresholds change each Budget — always confirm with the MRA or your accountant.
Plain English
How VAT works in Mauritius
A quick, honest primer — enough to price correctly and read an invoice with confidence. It is not tax advice; the MRA is the final word.
The 15% standard rate
Value Added Tax is a consumption tax charged on most goods and services at a standard rate of 15%. If you are VAT-registered, you add it to your prices, collect it from your customers, and pass it on to the MRA.
Add vs. remove
If your price is exclusive of VAT, you add 15% to reach the gross. If a price already includes VAT, you remove it by dividing — not by subtracting 15%. That is the mistake this tool exists to stop.
gross = net × 1.15 net = gross ÷ 1.15 VAT = gross − netInput vs. output VAT
The VAT you charge customers is output VAT. The VAT you pay suppliers is input VAT. On your return you generally remit the difference — so clean records of both sides directly affect your cash.
Not everything is 15%
- Standard-rated — most goods & services, at 15%.
- Zero-rated — charged at 0% (e.g. certain exports and staples), but still reportable.
- Exempt — no VAT charged, and input VAT usually can't be reclaimed.
Whether you must register depends on your turnover and activity. If you are close to the threshold or unsure of your category, confirm with the MRA or your accountant before you rely on any figure.
Worked examples
See it on real numbers
Three everyday cases, done both ways — so the maths is never a mystery on your invoice.
A Rs 2,300 receipt
The total already includes VAT. Divide by 1.15 to find the net — never subtract 15%.
Gross (incl. VAT)Rs 2,300.00
VAT removedRs 300.00
Net (excl. VAT)Rs 2,000.00
Why not just take 15% off?
Subtracting 15% from a VAT-inclusive Rs 2,300 gives Rs 1,955 — wrong. The correct net is Rs 2,000. The gap grows with the amount.
Wrong: −15%Rs 1,955.00
Right: ÷ 1.15Rs 2,000.00
Error avoidedRs 45.00
For your business
Still doing VAT & payroll by hand?
This little tool is one calculation. Now imagine your invoicing, VAT compilation and payslips flowing automatically — MRA-ready, checked, on time. That is what we build. Book a free audit and we will show you exactly where the hours are hiding.
Beyond the calculator
Automate your invoicing & VAT
The free tool answers one number. Here is what we build so you never touch that maths again — tailored to how your business actually runs.
Instant, correct invoices
Quotes and invoices that compute VAT the right way, every time — no manual arithmetic, no rounding drift.
- Add / remove VAT applied automatically per line
- Your branding, terms and numbering
- Send by WhatsApp or email in one tap
- Paid / unpaid tracking built in
MRA-ready VAT compilation
Output and input VAT reconciled continuously, so returns are prepared and checked — not scrambled together at deadline.
- Clean ledger from your real invoices
- Zero-rated / exempt handled separately
- Period summaries at a glance
- Fewer late-night filing errors
Payroll & payslips
PAYE, CSG and net pay computed for each employee, with tidy payslips generated automatically each month.
- Your actual allowances and reliefs
- Consistent, on-time payslips
- Updated when the Budget changes rates
- Records ready for your accountant
How we work
Audit → Build → Run
A simple path from "we still do this by hand" to a system that just works — with a first prototype in about 48 hours.
Audit
A free look at how you invoice, compile VAT and run payroll today. We find exactly where the hours and errors hide.
Build
We craft a tailor-made tool around your real workflow and show you a working prototype fast — no bloated off-the-shelf software.
Run
We deploy it, train your team and keep it running with a 24/7 SLA — from a low monthly cost, no big upfront.
Who it's for
Made for Mauritian businesses
If you issue invoices or run a payroll, this maths touches your day. Here's who reaches for it most.
Shops & retailers
Price shelf-tags and receipts with VAT included or excluded, correctly, every time.
Freelancers & consultants
Quote day-rates and projects cleanly, and know your true net before you invoice.
Restaurants & hospitality
Back out VAT from menu prices and reconcile daily takings without the headache.
SMEs with payroll
Sanity-check take-home pay and CSG in seconds when preparing monthly salaries.
Tradespeople & contractors
Turn a materials-plus-labour estimate into a VAT-correct quote on the spot.
Accountants & bookkeepers
A fast, dependable second check while compiling client returns and payslips.
The value
Own the tool, not a headache
The calculator is free forever. When you're ready to automate the whole flow, it's a low monthly cost — no big upfront, and an SLA behind it.
The free tool
Rs 0/forever
This VAT & salary calculator — yours to use, no strings.
- Exact 15% VAT, add or remove
- PAYE & CSG estimate
- Fully private, no sign-up
- Works on your phone or tablet
Automated flow
Rs —/month
Invoicing, VAT compilation and payslips, done for you — tailor-made.
- Correct VAT on every invoice
- MRA-ready return prep
- 24/7 SLA-backed support
- No big upfront · low monthly
Full studio
Rs —/tailored
Connect everything — dashboards, apps and AI across your business.
- Live business dashboard
- Custom apps & automation
- 100% tailor-made
- One connected source of truth
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers on the maths, the privacy, and the estimate.
Is the VAT figure exact?
Yes — at the standard 15% rate the VAT and net figures are computed exactly, with proper division for VAT-inclusive amounts. The only rounding is to two decimals for display. If your item is zero-rated or exempt, the 15% assumption won't apply — confirm your category with the MRA.
How do I remove VAT from a total?
Divide the VAT-inclusive total by 1.15 to get the net, then subtract the net from the total to get the VAT. Do not simply take 15% off the total — that gives the wrong answer. Switch the calculator to "Incl. VAT — remove 15%" and it does this for you.
Is anything I type stored or sent anywhere?
No. The whole calculator runs client-side in your browser. There is no account, no upload, no tracking of the numbers you enter, and it keeps working even offline once the page has loaded.
How accurate is the salary / PAYE estimate?
It's a clearly-labelled estimate. It applies a simplified progressive PAYE model with the standard individual annual exemption and CSG at 1.5% / 3%. It deliberately ignores personal allowances, reliefs (dependants, pension, medical), NSF and the Solidarity Levy. Use it as a quick sanity-check, then confirm exact figures with the MRA or your accountant.
Do rates change? Will this stay current?
VAT has been 15% for some time, but PAYE thresholds and bands are revised in the national Budget. We keep this tool aligned with the standard rates in use. For anything you file, always verify against current MRA guidance.
Can you automate this for my business?
Yes — that's what we do. We build tailor-made invoicing, VAT compilation and payroll tools around your real workflow, from a low monthly cost with no big upfront and a 24/7 SLA. Book a free audit on WhatsApp and we'll show you where the time is going.
No catch
A free tool, built the way we build everything
We made this to be genuinely useful — fast, private, and accurate. It is a small taste of how we think about software for Mauritian businesses.
Fully private
Every calculation runs in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded or stored.
Instant
Results update as you type — no sign-up, no waiting, no ads.
Honestly labelled
VAT is exact at 15%. Salary is clearly marked an estimate — we never overstate.
Built for Mauritius
Rs formatting, local VAT and payroll logic — made here, for businesses here.
Ready when you are
Automate your invoicing & VAT — free audit
One message on WhatsApp. We'll look at how you do VAT, invoicing and payroll today, and show you exactly what a tailor-made tool would take off your plate.
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