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United Kingdom VAT Calculator

Buying or selling in United Kingdom? VAT starts with the standard 20% rate. Calculate it exactly here — free, in your browser, no signup. A 5% reduced rate applies to some items, and essentials such as most food and children's clothes are zero-rated.

United Kingdom VAT Calculator

Results update live as you type. Amounts in GBP. Nothing leaves your browser.

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“Add tax” starts from a net price. “Remove tax” works backwards from a total that already includes tax. This is the STANDARD rate in United Kingdom — reduced rates, zero-rating and exemptions may apply to specific items. If you know a different rate applies to your item, type it into the rate field.
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total including tax
Net amount (before tax)0.00
Tax amount0.00
Gross amount (with tax)0.00
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Standard rate verified October 2026 · Source: VATupdate — Global VAT rates by country, July 2026

How to calculate United Kingdom VAT in 3 steps

  1. Enter your amount. Type the price you are working with — either before tax or tax-inclusive, depending on what you have.
  2. Pick the rate and direction. The 20% standard rate is pre-filled and editable; choose “Add tax” or “Remove tax”.
  3. Read the split instantly. You get the net amount, the exact tax, and the gross total — ready to quote, invoice, or check a receipt against.

Why getting the United Kingdom split right matters

Getting the tax split wrong is how invoices turn into arguments: the net, the tax and the total must all be visible and correct. This calculator shows all three instantly, both ways — adding tax to a net price and extracting it from a gross total. When the numbers are right, drop them straight into the free invoice generator.

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United Kingdom VAT FAQ

The standard rate is 20%. A 5% reduced rate applies to some items, and essentials such as most food and children's clothes are zero-rated.
Multiply the net price by the rate and add it on: a £1,000.00 item at 20% gives £200.00 of tax and a £1,200.00 total. In the calculator, choose “Add tax”, enter the amount and rate, and the split appears instantly.
Divide the gross total by (1 + rate ÷ 100). At 20%, a £1,000.00 total divides to a £833.33 net — the tax inside it is £166.67. Choose “Remove tax” in the calculator and it does this for you.
No. Most VAT systems zero-rate exports and exempt or reduce essentials such as food, medicine or education — but which items qualify differs by country, so check the local rules for your item. The calculator uses the standard rate; type a different rate if your item qualifies for another.
Yes — unlimited calculations, no signup, no watermark. Everything runs in your browser; nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.
Use the free invoice generator: add your items, choose flat tax, per-line tax or GST mode, and the tax is calculated and shown on the invoice automatically — ready to download as a PDF.

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