UK VAT Calculator
Add or remove UK VAT at the standard 20%, reduced 5%, or zero rate. See the net price, the VAT amount, and the gross total.
Eligibility & Estimate Tool
Net price plus VAT.
Official sources
- VAT rates - GOV.UK
- How VAT works - GOV.UK
Disclaimer: For general information only. VAT rules, rates, and registration thresholds can change and some supplies have special treatment. Check GOV.UK or an accountant for your specific situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard UK VAT rate?expand_more
The standard rate of VAT in the UK is 20%. A reduced rate of 5% applies to some goods and services (such as domestic energy), and some items are zero-rated (0%).
How do I remove VAT from a price?expand_more
Divide the VAT-inclusive (gross) price by 1.20 for the 20% rate. The result is the net price; the difference between the two is the VAT. This calculator does it for you when you choose 'Remove VAT'.
Is VAT the same across the UK?expand_more
Yes. VAT is a UK-wide tax set by HMRC, so the same rates apply in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What this calculator does
Add or remove UK VAT at the standard 20%, reduced 5%, or zero rate. See the net price, the VAT amount, and the gross total.
Who it is for
Anyone pricing a product or service, checking an invoice, or working out how much of a price is VAT - including freelancers, small businesses, and shoppers.
How it works
To add VAT, the net amount is multiplied by 1 plus the rate (for example x1.20 at 20%). To remove VAT, the gross amount is divided by 1 plus the rate to get the net price, and the VAT is the difference between the two.
Example calculation
On a net price of 100 at the 20% standard rate: VAT is 100 x 0.20 = 20, so the total is 120. Working backwards from a 120 gross price: 120 / 1.20 = 100 net, and the VAT is 20.
Regional variations
VAT is set UK-wide by HMRC, so rates do not vary by nation. Note that VAT is different from sales taxes used in other countries, which are added at the till rather than built into the displayed price.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Removing VAT by subtracting 20% of the gross price - that is incorrect. You must divide by 1.20, not multiply by 0.80.
- Applying the standard rate to zero-rated or reduced-rate items.
- Forgetting that the VAT registration threshold and rules are separate from the rate used here.
Sources
- VAT rates - GOV.UK (retrieved 2026-06-09)
- How VAT works - GOV.UK (retrieved 2026-06-09)
Last verified: June 9, 2026 · Effective year 2025 · Rules v1.0.0
Disclaimer: For general information only. VAT rules, rates, and registration thresholds can change and some supplies have special treatment. Check GOV.UK or an accountant for your specific situation.
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