VAT Calculator UK
Calculate UK VAT at the 20% standard rate, 5% reduced rate or a custom rate. Add VAT to a net price or remove the VAT already included in a gross amount to see the net, VAT and gross figures.
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What this means
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a tax added to most goods and services in the UK. The standard rate is 20%, with a 5% reduced rate on items such as home energy and some health products, and a 0% rate on essentials like most food and children's clothing. This tool either adds VAT to a net price or extracts the VAT from a VAT-inclusive total.
Frequently asked questions
The standard UK VAT rate is 20%. A reduced rate of 5% applies to some goods and services such as domestic energy, and a 0% rate applies to most food, books and children's clothing.
To find the price before 20% VAT, divide the VAT-inclusive total by 1.2. This calculator does it for any rate — just choose 'Remove VAT' and enter your gross amount.
A business must register for VAT once its VAT-taxable turnover goes over the registration threshold in a rolling 12-month period. You can also register voluntarily below the threshold to reclaim VAT on purchases.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates for guidance only. It is not financial, legal or tax advice. Always check official sources or speak to a qualified professional before making decisions.
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