UK VAT Calculator (2026-27)
Add or remove VAT at 20% standard, 5% reduced, or 0% zero rate. Useful for invoicing, quoting, and reverse-engineering gross prices.
Tax year: 2026-27 · Last reviewed: 30 April 2026 · Source: GOV.UK VAT rates
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Total with VAT
£1,200
Net £1,000 + £200 VAT
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Some goods and services are reduced-rated, zero-rated, or exempt. Check the correct VAT treatment before invoicing. This calculator provides a broad estimate only and is not tax advice.
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What this calculator does
Use it to add VAT to a net amount or remove VAT from a gross amount. The result separates the net price, VAT element, and final total, which is useful when checking invoices, preparing quotes, or comparing supplier prices that are shown on different VAT bases.
Who it is for
It is designed for quick UK VAT checks by small businesses, freelancers, landlords with VATable activity, and anyone reviewing a UK invoice. It is not a VAT return tool, and it does not decide whether you should register for VAT or use Making Tax Digital.
Inclusive and exclusive amounts
A VAT-exclusive amount is the price before VAT is added. At the standard 20% rate, a £100 net amount becomes £120 including VAT. A VAT-inclusive amount already contains VAT, so removing VAT from £120 at 20% gives £100 net and £20 VAT. The percentage is applied differently depending on which direction you calculate.
Common UK VAT rates
The standard UK VAT rate is 20%. Some goods and services use the reduced 5% rate, and some are zero-rated at 0%. Zero-rated sales are still VATable, which is different from exempt or outside-the-scope supplies. Check the official category before relying on a rate for pricing or bookkeeping.
What this calculator does not cover
It does not handle partial exemption, flat rate scheme calculations, VAT registration thresholds, imports, reverse charge rules, margin schemes, or corrections to past VAT returns. If you are using MTD for VAT, make sure your accounting records and software match HMRC's digital record-keeping rules. For Income Tax MTD, start with the MTD eligibility checker.