UK VAT calculator
Add or remove UK VAT at 20%, 5% or custom rates with instant net, VAT and gross totals for invoices.
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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
Calculate UK Value Added Tax (VAT) in seconds. Toggle between adding VAT to a net amount (exclusive to inclusive) or removing VAT from a gross amount (inclusive to exclusive / reverse VAT). Supports standard 20%, reduced 5%, and zero 0% rates with 1-click summary copying for invoices.
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 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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