What is the UK standard VAT rate?

The standard VAT rate in the UK is 20%. There is also a reduced rate of 5% for some goods and services, and a zero rate (0%) for others such as most food and children's clothing.

How do I remove VAT from a price?

To find the net price from a VAT-inclusive amount, divide the gross by 1 + the rate. For 20% VAT, divide by 1.2. The difference is the VAT you can reclaim or must account for.

How do I add VAT to a price?

Multiply the net amount by the rate (for example 20% of £100 is £20) and add it to get the gross price. The calculator does this for you instantly.

Which countries use these rates?

These rates apply to the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Other countries have their own VAT or sales tax rules.

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UK VAT Calculator

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About this tool

Add VAT to a net price or strip VAT out of a gross price in seconds. This free UK VAT calculator supports the standard rate of 20%, the reduced rate of 5%, the zero rate of 0%, and any custom rate you enter. Switch between 'add VAT' and 'remove VAT' with one click to see the net amount, the VAT, and the gross amount side by side. It is perfect for invoicing, quoting, checking a receipt, or working out the tax component of a purchase. Calculations are instant and happen entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded and no signup is needed.

How to use

1Choose whether to add VAT or remove VAT
2Enter the net (excluding VAT) or gross (including VAT) amount
3Pick a rate (20%, 5% or 0%) or enter a custom rate
4Review the net, VAT and gross amounts
5Copy the figures for your invoice or quote

Pros & Cons

Pros

Free to use with no signup, watermark, or hidden charges
Processes your input entirely in your browser, so nothing is ever uploaded to a server
Simple 5-step workflow: choose whether to add vat or remove vat, enter the net (excluding vat) or gross (including vat) amount, pick a rate (20%, 5% or 0%) or enter a custom rate

Cons

Requires a modern browser with JavaScript enabled
Very large files may take noticeably longer to process
Results are estimates for planning purposes, not professional financial or legal advice

Features

100% free to use
No registration required
Processes locally in your browser
Works on all devices

Privacy

Your data is processed entirely in your browser and never sent to our servers. We have no access to your files or data.

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UK VAT Calculator

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Amount (excl. VAT)

VAT rate (%)

Custom VAT rate

Uses the UK standard VAT rate of 20% by default, with reduced (5%) and zero-rated (0%) options. Confirm the correct rate for your goods or services with HMRC.

VAT calculation

VAT amount

£200.00

Net amount (excl. VAT): £1,000.00
Gross amount (incl. VAT): £1,200.00

Results are estimates for planning. Always keep proper VAT records and confirm rates and rules with HMRC or an accountant.

100% Secure

All processing happens in your browser

SSL Encrypted

Your connection is encrypted

No Files Stored

Files are deleted after processing

Lightning Fast

Process files in seconds

About this tool

How to use

1Choose whether to add VAT or remove VAT
2Enter the net (excluding VAT) or gross (including VAT) amount
3Pick a rate (20%, 5% or 0%) or enter a custom rate
4Review the net, VAT and gross amounts
5Copy the figures for your invoice or quote

Pros & Cons

Pros

Free to use with no signup, watermark, or hidden charges
Processes your input entirely in your browser, so nothing is ever uploaded to a server
Simple 5-step workflow: choose whether to add vat or remove vat, enter the net (excluding vat) or gross (including vat) amount, pick a rate (20%, 5% or 0%) or enter a custom rate

Cons

Requires a modern browser with JavaScript enabled
Very large files may take noticeably longer to process
Results are estimates for planning purposes, not professional financial or legal advice