UK VAT Calculator
Simple and accurate VAT calculation for all your business needs in the UK
VAT Calculator
Features
Easy Calculation
Calculate VAT quickly with our simple and intuitive interface.
All VAT Rates
Support for all standard UK VAT rates (0%, 5%, 12.5%, 20%) and custom rates.
Dual Calculation
Calculate VAT-inclusive and VAT-exclusive amounts with a single click.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax placed on a product whenever value is added at each stage of the supply chain, from production to the point of sale. In the UK, the standard VAT rate is 20%, with reduced rates of 5% and 0% for certain goods and services.
Simply enter the amount, select the applicable VAT rate (0%, 5%, 12.5%, or 20%), choose whether you want to add or remove VAT, and the calculator will instantly show the VAT amount and the total price.
Adding VAT (VAT-exclusive calculation) takes your net amount and adds the VAT on top. Removing VAT (VAT-inclusive calculation) takes a gross amount that already includes VAT and calculates what portion is VAT and what is the net amount.
The standard VAT rate in the UK is 20%. There is a reduced rate of 5% for certain goods and services like home energy and children's car seats. Some items are zero-rated (0% VAT) such as most food and children's clothes. The 12.5% rate was temporarily applied to hospitality during specific periods.