Add or remove 20% VAT from any amount instantly. Free UK VAT calculator for 2026.
UK VAT Calculator — 20%
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Common VAT Amounts — UK 20%
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£120,000
UK VAT Rate 2026
The UK standard VAT rate is 20%. Businesses must register for VAT when turnover exceeds £90,000 (2024/25 threshold). A reduced rate of 5% applies to certain goods.
To add VAT: multiply the ex-VAT amount by 1.2. For example, £1,000 × 1.2 = £1,200 including VAT.
To remove VAT: divide the VAT-inclusive amount by 1.2. For example, £1,200 ÷ 1.2 = £1,000 excluding VAT.
⚠️ Disclaimer: VAT rates and rules change. Always verify with official government sources or a tax professional before filing. Not financial or tax advice.
The UK standard VAT rate is 20%. A reduced rate of 5% applies to domestic fuel, children's car seats, and some energy-saving materials. Most food, children's clothing, and books are zero-rated.
As a VAT-registered business, you charge VAT/GST on your sales and reclaim it on your business purchases. You remit the net amount to the tax authority quarterly or monthly. Managing this correctly is critical for business cash flow.
To add 20% VAT/GST: multiply the net price by 1.20. To extract it from a gross price: divide by 1.20. Example: a net price of £200 becomes £240 inclusive of 20% VAT/GST — the tax amount is £40.
Frequently Asked Questions
The UK standard VAT rate is 20%. A reduced rate of 5% applies to domestic fuel, children's car seats, and some energy-saving materials. Most food, children's clothing, and books are zero-rated.
Multiply the net (ex-tax) price by 1.20 to get the gross (inc-tax) price. To find just the tax amount, multiply by 0.200. For example: £500 net x 0.200 = £100 tax. Total = £600.
Divide the gross (inc-tax) price by 1.20 to get the net price. Example: £600 gross / 1.20 = £500 net. The tax included was £100.
UK VAT registration is required once taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period. Voluntary registration is possible below this threshold and can be beneficial if you have significant input VAT to reclaim.
If you charge too little VAT, you remain liable for the correct amount — HMRC/SARS/your tax authority can assess you for underpaid VAT plus interest and penalties. If you overcharge VAT, you must remit the overcharged amount. Errors on VAT returns can be corrected on the next return if under certain thresholds, or via voluntary disclosure for larger amounts.
Yes. Sole traders are treated the same as limited companies for VAT purposes. If your turnover exceeds the registration threshold, you must register. Below the threshold, voluntary registration makes sense if your clients are VAT-registered businesses (they can reclaim the VAT you charge) and you have significant VAT-able expenses to reclaim.
