UK VAT Calculator

Add or remove United Kingdom VAT — standard rate 20% in GBP.

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About VAT in United Kingdom

Use this calculator to add or remove UK VAT on any amount in pounds (GBP). The standard rate is 20%, with a reduced 5% rate on items like home energy and children's car seats, and a 0% rate on most food, books and children's clothing.

United Kingdom VAT rates

Rate%Applies to
Standard rate20%Most goods and services
Reduced rate5%Domestic fuel, energy-saving materials, child car seats
Zero rate0%Most food, books, newspapers, children's clothes

Registration threshold

£90,000 of taxable turnover in any rolling 12-month period (2024/25).

Filing frequency

Quarterly VAT returns via Making Tax Digital (MTD), due one month and seven days after the period ends.

Good to know

  • Northern Ireland follows UK VAT for services but EU-aligned rules for goods traded with the EU.
  • Businesses below the threshold can register voluntarily to reclaim input VAT.

FAQ — United Kingdom VAT

Source: HMRC — VAT. Rates are indicative — verify with a qualified accountant before filing.