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
-
European Union
Austria
20%
-
Belgium
21%
-
Bulgaria
20%
-
Croatia
25%
-
Cyprus
19%
-
Czech Republic
21%
-
Denmark
25%
-
Estonia
24%
-
Finland
25.5%
-
France
20%
-
Germany
19%
-
Greece
24%
-
Hungary
27%
-
Ireland
23%
-
Italy
22%
-
Latvia
21%
-
Lithuania
21%
-
Luxembourg
17%
-
Malta
18%
-
Netherlands
21%
-
Poland
23%
-
Portugal
23%
-
Romania
21%
-
Slovakia
23%
-
Slovenia
22%
-
Spain
21%
-
Sweden
25%
-
Other European countries
Iceland
24%
-
Norway
25%
-
Switzerland
8.1%
-
Turkey
20%
-
United Kingdom
20%
- No countries found
The standard rate applies to most goods and services.
Total (incl. VAT)
£6,000.00
£5,000.00 plus 20% VAT in United Kingdom
- Net amount
- £5,000.00
- VAT 20%
- + £1,000.00
- Gross amount
- £6,000.00
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.