In short
Your net is: gross fee minus platform fee minus VAT on that fee. The fee is taken from the gross amount, and VAT (usually 19 % in Germany) applies on top of the fee. The calculator shows your estimated payout — the in-app statement is what counts.
Math: gross − platform fee − VAT on the fee = net. Planning estimate; the in-app statement is authoritative.
How does the net pay calculator work?
The logic is deliberately simple. From your negotiated gross fee, the platform fee is subtracted first. VAT applies to that fee because the platform provides a service to you. Together they form your deduction; the rest is your net.
- Step 1: Platform fee = gross × fee rate.
- Step 2: VAT on the fee = platform fee × VAT rate (e.g. 19 %).
- Step 3: Net = gross − platform fee − VAT on the fee.
Worked example
At €1,000 gross and a 10 % fee that's €100 fee. VAT of 19 % on it is €19. Your net: 1,000 − 100 − 19 = €881.
Why is VAT applied only to the fee?
VAT here covers the platform's service to you, not your entire fee. You handle the tax on your own fee to the brand separately via your own invoice and tax return. Your exact VAT treatment depends on your status and is decided by your tax advisor, not this calculator.
Not tax advice
This calculator does not replace tax advice. It models a simplified deduction for quick orientation.
Why is the result an estimate?
The calculator only knows the numbers you enter. The actual payout can differ due to rounding, different fee rates, currency conversion or deal-specific adjustments. The in-app statement is always authoritative, where every collaboration lives on one record from offer to payout.
A statement is not an invoice
A monthly statement or payout overview is not a formal invoice document. For your bookkeeping you need a proper invoice; use the statement only to cross-check.
How does this fit Collavo's payout tracking?
At Collavo a collaboration runs on one record: brief, offer with negotiation ledger, sealed contract, production, review, publishing and payout tracking. The fee is secured before production via a visible escrow status (Payment secured), and payout moves through five honest stages with an expected arrival. The transparent net math here is the same you see in your earnings overview.
Frequently asked
- Is my calculated net guaranteed?
- No. The result is an estimate based on your inputs. The actual payout follows the in-app statement and can differ due to rounding, currency or deal-specific adjustments.
- Do I pay VAT on my whole fee?
- That depends on your tax status. This calculator only models VAT on the platform fee. Clarify the taxation of your own fee with your tax advisor.
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