VAT Calculator

Calculate VAT for all rates - Standard 20%, Reduced 5%, and Zero 0%

VAT Rate Select the applicable UK VAT rate

Custom VAT Rate

Enter custom VAT rate percentage

Calculation Type Choose whether to add or remove VAT

Amount

Enter the net amount (excluding VAT)

VAT Calculation Results

Net Amount (Ex VAT) £0.00

VAT Amount £0.00

Gross Amount (Inc VAT) £0.00

Effective VAT Rate 20%

UK VAT Rates

Standard Rate (20%)

Applied to most goods and services in the UK.

Reduced Rate (5%)

Applied to:

Domestic fuel and power
Children's car seats
Sanitary products
Mobility aids for disabled people
Certain energy-saving materials

Zero Rate (0%)

Applied to:

Most food and drink
Books and newspapers
Children's clothes
Public transport
Prescription medicines

VAT Registration

You must register for VAT if your turnover exceeds £85,000 (2023/24 threshold).

Benefits of VAT Registration:

Reclaim VAT on business expenses
Appear more established to customers
Trade with other VAT-registered businesses

VAT Return Deadlines:

Quarterly returns: 1 month and 7 days after period end
Annual returns: 2 months after year end
Monthly returns: 1 month and 7 days after period end

Common VAT Calculations

Adding VAT (Net to Gross):

                                Formula: Gross = Net × (1 + VAT Rate)
                            

Example: £100 + 20% VAT = £100 × 1.20 = £120

Removing VAT (Gross to Net):

                                Net: Net = Gross ÷ (1 + VAT Rate)

                                VAT: VAT = Gross - Net

Example: £120 ÷ 1.20 = £100 net, £20 VAT

Quick VAT Calculation:

                                For 20% VAT: VAT = Gross × 20/120 = Gross × 1/6
                            

VAT Exemptions

Some goods and services are exempt from VAT:

Insurance services
Postal services
Financial services
Education and training
Healthcare services
Betting and gaming
Fundraising events

Note: Exempt supplies don't allow VAT reclaim on related costs.