UK VAT Calculator - 20%, 5%, 0%
Calculate British VAT (Value Added Tax) for all three rates: Standard 20%, Reduced 5%, Zero 0%. Add or remove VAT from an amount.
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Result - Standard Rate (20%)
UK VAT Rates - What Applies
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Insert amount
Insert amount in pounds: net (tax-free) or gross (with tax included).
Select VAT Rate
Standard (20%) for most goods, Reduced (5%) for household energy, Zero (0%) for staple food and books.
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Add VAT starts from net. 'Remove VAT' starts from gross, calculates net and VAT included.
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View clean, VAT amount and gross total. Enable comparison of all three rates.
Suggerimenti
- For 20% VAT: multiply net by 1.2 to get gross, or divide gross by 1.2 for net.
- The receipts must indicate the supplier's VAT number, rate, and separate VAT amount.
- If you are importing digital services from abroad (e.g. a cloud provider) in the UK, you may need to apply the VAT reverse charge.
Domande frequenti
What is the standard VAT rate in the UK?
The standard VAT (Value Added Tax) rate in the UK is 20%. It applies to most goods and services. The UK also has a reduced rate of 5% and a zero rate of 0%.
Which goods have VAT at 5%?
The 5% reduced rate applies to: domestic fuel (gas, electricity), children's car seats, smoking cessation products (nicotine patches, etc.), residential renovations, renewable energy.
Which goods have VAT at 0%?
The zero rate applies to: food (excluding restaurants), children's clothing, books and newspapers, prescription medicines, public transport, exports outside the UK.
When must a business register for VAT?
A business must register for VAT when its taxable turnover exceeds the £90,000 threshold (2025). Voluntary registration is also possible below the threshold.
How do you calculate VAT from a gross amount?
To extract 20% VAT from a gross price: Net = Gross / 1.20. For 5%: Net = Gross / 1.05. Or use this calculator with "Remove VAT".