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Baile Áireamhán Léarscáil

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Áireamhán CBL

Ríomh CBL go héasca do idirbhearta in United Kingdom. Is é 20.00% an ráta caighdeánach reatha.

Ráta
Saincheaptha %
United Kingdom
Méid Glan
€100.00
Sonraí oifigiúla an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh 27 tír an AE 100% saor in aisce Gan clárú riachtanach

Adding 20.00% VAT

Gross = Net × 1.2
Example: €100 net → €120.00 gross

Removing 20.00% VAT

Net = Gross ÷ 1.2
Example: €100 gross → €83.33 net

Rátaí CBL reatha

Rátaí CBL - United Kingdom

Ráta Caighdeánach
20.00%
Ráta Laghdaithe
5%

Key Information

Country Code
gb
Currency
Standard Rate
20.00%
VAT Number Format
gbXXXXXXXXX
EU Member
Yes
VIES Validation
Available

United Kingdom VAT Guide

VAT Registration & Compliance

Businesses operating in United Kingdom must register for VAT if their annual turnover exceeds the national threshold. Foreign companies trading in United Kingdom may need to register immediately without a threshold. The standard VAT rate of 20.00% applies to most goods and services.

Rate Structure

United Kingdom applies different VAT rates depending on the product or service:

  • Standard Rate (20.00%) — applies to most goods and services
  • Reduced Rate (5%) — applies to essential goods like food, books, and pharmaceuticals

Frequently Asked Questions

The standard VAT rate in United Kingdom is 20.00%. This is applied to most goods and services. Reduced rates may apply to certain categories. Reduced Rate (5%) — applies to essential goods like food, books, and pharmaceuticals
Multiply the net price by 1.2. For example, €100 × 1.2 = €120.00 including 20.00% VAT.
Divide the gross price by 1.2. For example, €120.00 ÷ 1.2 = €100.00 net price.
VAT numbers in United Kingdom start with the country code gb followed by digits. The format is gbXXXXXXXXX.
If your business exceeds the national VAT registration threshold in United Kingdom, you must register. Foreign companies selling to consumers may also need to register under the EU's One-Stop Shop (OSS) scheme.

VAT Rates Map

Standard VAT Rate

≥25%
23-24%
21-22%
20%
19%
<19%

Summary

United Kingdom

Ráta Caighdeánach
20.00%

Rátaí CBL

Ráta Caighdeánach
20.00%
Ráta Laghdaithe
5%