United Kingdom VAT calculator
Calculate VAT for transactions in United Kingdom easily. Current standard rate is 20%.
Other European country
- Standard
- 20%
- Reduced
- 5%
- Currency
- GBP
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European Union
Austria
20%
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Belgium
21%
-
Bulgaria
20%
-
Croatia
25%
-
Cyprus
19%
-
Czech Republic
21%
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Denmark
25%
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Estonia
24%
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Finland
25.5%
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France
20%
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Germany
19%
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Greece
24%
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Hungary
27%
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Ireland
23%
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Italy
22%
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Latvia
21%
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Lithuania
21%
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Luxembourg
17%
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Malta
18%
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Netherlands
21%
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Poland
23%
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Portugal
23%
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Romania
21%
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Slovakia
23%
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Slovenia
22%
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Spain
21%
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Sweden
25%
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Other European countries
Iceland
24%
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Norway
25%
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Switzerland
8.1%
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Turkey
20%
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United Kingdom
20%
- No countries found
The standard rate applies to most goods and services.
Net amount
£2,380.95
£2,500.00 including 5% VAT in United Kingdom
- Net amount
- £2,380.95
- VAT 5%
- − £119.05
- Gross amount
- £2,500.00
Recent calculations
United Kingdom VAT rates and formulas
Rate reference
- Standard The standard rate applies to most goods and services.
- 20%
- Reduced Reduced rates cover categories such as food, books, medicines or accommodation, depending on the country.
- 5%
- Currency
- GBP £
- EU member
- No
Calculation reference
Adding 20% VAT
Net × 1.2 = gross
£100.00 → £120.00
Removing 20% VAT
Gross ÷ 1.2 = net
£100.00 → £83.33
For the VAT inside a price that includes 20% VAT, multiply the price by 20 and divide by 120.
United Kingdom VAT on common amounts
At the standard rate of 20%. Open a figure for the full breakdown, ready to share.
| Amount | Adding 20% VAT | Removing 20% VAT |
|---|---|---|
| £100 | +£20.00 £120.00 | −£16.67 £83.33 |
| £200 | +£40.00 £240.00 | −£33.33 £166.67 |
| £500 | +£100.00 £600.00 | −£83.33 £416.67 |
| £1,000 | +£200.00 £1,200.00 | −£166.67 £833.33 |
| £2,500 | +£500.00 £3,000.00 | −£416.67 £2,083.33 |
| £5,000 | +£1,000.00 £6,000.00 | −£833.33 £4,166.67 |
| £10,000 | +£2,000.00 £12,000.00 | −£1,666.67 £8,333.33 |
Questions about VAT in United Kingdom
What is the VAT rate in United Kingdom?
The standard VAT rate in United Kingdom is 20%. Reduced rates of 5% apply to selected goods and services.
How do I add VAT to a price in United Kingdom?
Multiply the net price by 1.2. For example, £100.00 plus 20% VAT is £120.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price in United Kingdom?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.2. For example, £100.00 including 20% VAT is £83.33 before VAT.