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UK Money Tools›VAT Calculator
Standard Rate 20% · Reduced 5% · Zero 0%

UK VAT Calculator
2025/26

Add VAT to a net price or remove VAT from a gross price — instantly. Supports standard, reduced and zero rates.

VAT Calculation

2025 / 26
£
20% Standard
5% Reduced
0% Zero
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Your VAT breakdown appears here

Enter an amount and tap calculate

VAT AMOUNT
£0.00
AT 20% STANDARD RATE
Net: £0.00VAT: £0.00
Net Price (excl. VAT)The price before VAT is added
£0.00
VAT AmountAt 20% standard rate
£0.00
Gross Price (incl. VAT)£0.00
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UK VAT Rates Reference

Rate%Applies to
Standard20%Most goods and services — default rate if nothing else applies
Reduced5%Home energy, children's car seats, mobility aids, smoking cessation products
Zero0%Most food, children's clothing, books, newspapers, prescription drugs
Exempt—Financial services, insurance, education, healthcare, postage stamps

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How It Works

1

Choose Add or Remove

Adding VAT calculates the gross price from a net. Removing VAT extracts the net and VAT from a gross price.

2

Enter Your Amount

Type any price — in pounds and pence. Works for any value from £0.01 to millions.

3

Select the VAT Rate

Standard (20%), reduced (5%) or zero (0%). The correct rate depends on the product or service.

4

See the Full Breakdown

Net price, VAT amount and gross price shown instantly with a visual split bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UK VAT rate in 2025/26?
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The standard UK VAT rate is 20%. A reduced rate of 5% applies to items such as home energy, children's car seats and smoking cessation products. A zero rate (0%) applies to most food, children's clothing, books and newspapers.
How do I add 20% VAT to a price?
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To add 20% VAT, multiply the net price by 1.20. So £100 net becomes £120 including VAT. The VAT amount is £20. You can also just use this calculator — enter the net price and hit calculate.
How do I remove VAT from a gross price?
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To remove 20% VAT from a gross price, divide by 1.20. So £120 gross gives a net price of £100 and a VAT amount of £20. Select "Remove VAT" above to do this automatically.
What is the VAT registration threshold in 2025/26?
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The VAT registration threshold for 2025/26 is £90,000 of taxable turnover in any rolling 12-month period. You must register for VAT if your turnover exceeds this. Voluntary registration is possible below this level.
What items are exempt from VAT in the UK?
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VAT-exempt items include financial services, insurance, most health and education services, postage stamps, and betting. Exempt differs from zero-rated — businesses supplying exempt goods cannot reclaim VAT on their inputs.
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