UK VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT in seconds. The standard rate in the United Kingdom is 20%, and you can switch to 5% with one click.
Price including VAT
£120.00
- Net amount
- £100.00
- VAT at 20%
- £20.00
- Gross amount
- £120.00
United Kingdom VAT rates
| Rate | What it applies to |
|---|---|
| 20% | Standard rate: most goods and services |
| 5% | Reduced. Home energy (electricity, gas, heating oil), children's car seats, mobility aids for older people, nicotine patches and gum, some home renovations and conversions |
Zero rate: most food, children's clothing and shoes, books and newspapers, sanitary products, household water, new homes, many energy-saving materials (until 31 March 2027). Exempt: most financial services, insurance, education, health care.
How to calculate VAT in the United Kingdom
- To add VAT: price before tax × 1.2 = price including tax. For example, 100.00 × 1.2 = 120.00.
- To remove VAT: price including tax ÷ 1.2 = price before tax. For example, 120.00 ÷ 1.2 = 100.00.
- The tax inside a price that includes it: price including tax × 20 ÷ 120. For 120.00 that is 20.00.
Registering for VAT and invoicing
- When to register
- £90,000 taxable turnover in a rolling 12 months (from 1 April 2024); register within 30 days of the end of the month you go over.
- On your invoices
- VAT-registered businesses must show their VAT number on invoices and show the VAT separately.
- Local name
- Value Added Tax
Recent changes and things to know
Standard rate unchanged at 20%. Private school fees became subject to VAT at 20% from 1 January 2025.
United Kingdom VAT: frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in the United Kingdom?
The standard VAT rate in the United Kingdom is 20%. Other rates: 5% (home energy (electricity, gas, heating oil), children's car seats, mobility aids for older people, nicotine patches and gum, some home renovations and conversions).
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the price before tax by 1.2. For example, 100 plus 20% VAT is 120.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.2. For example, 120.00 including 20% VAT is 100.00 before tax. Do not just take 20% off the total, because that gives the wrong answer.
When do I have to register for VAT in the United Kingdom?
£90,000 taxable turnover in a rolling 12 months (from 1 April 2024); register within 30 days of the end of the month you go over.
What must a VAT invoice show in the United Kingdom?
VAT-registered businesses must show their VAT number on invoices and show the VAT separately. You can make one with the free invoice generator.
Is this VAT calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to BunnyDoc.
Sources
Rates checked in October 2026. Tax rates and rules change, and what you charge depends on what you sell and to whom, so check the official sources above or ask an accountant. This page is general information, not tax advice.
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