Add VAT calculator (UK 20%)
Add 20% UK VAT to any net price online for free. Calculate VAT amount and gross total instantly with one-click invoice summary. No sign-up.
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Net Amount (Excl. VAT)
Base price
Gross Total (Incl. VAT)
Total payable
UK VAT Rates Reference (HMRC)
| VAT Rate | Percentage | Applicable Goods & Services |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | 20% | Most goods and services, alcoholic drinks, electronics, restaurant meals. |
| Reduced rate | 5% | Domestic fuel and power (home electricity & gas), children's car seats, smoking cessation products. |
| Zero rate | 0% | Most staple food items, books and newspapers, children's clothes and footwear, prescription medicines. |
| Exempt | Exempt | Postage stamps, financial and insurance services, property sales, healthcare. |
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About this tool
Add 20% UK VAT to any pre-tax amount. Enter your net figure to calculate the exact VAT amount and the gross total payable.
How to use it
- 1 Choose whether to Add VAT or Remove VAT.
- 2 Enter the monetary amount in pounds (£).
- 3 Select the VAT rate (20% standard, 5% reduced, or custom) to see the net, VAT, and gross breakdown.
Questions
How do I add 20% VAT?
Multiply your net price by 1.20 (or multiply by 0.20 to calculate just the VAT portion).
How do I calculate 20% VAT in the UK?
To add 20% VAT to a net price, multiply by 1.20 (e.g. £100 × 1.20 = £120). To remove 20% VAT from a gross total, divide by 1.20 (e.g. £120 / 1.20 = £100).
What are the UK VAT rates?
The UK has three main VAT rates: Standard (20%) on most goods and services, Reduced (5%) on domestic energy and child car seats, and Zero (0%) on most groceries, books, and children clothes.
What is reverse VAT?
Reverse VAT (or removing VAT) calculates the original pre-tax price from a VAT-inclusive total by dividing by 1 + rate (1.20 for 20%).
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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