UK VAT Calculator 2026

Quickly calculate VAT for UK transactions. Add VAT to a net amount or remove VAT from a gross amount. Supports all three UK VAT rates: standard 20%, reduced 5%, and zero-rated 0%.

How UK VAT works

Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax applied to most goods and services in the UK. The standard rate of 20% applies to most items. The reduced rate of 5% applies to certain items like domestic fuel, children's car seats, and sanitary products. The zero rate of 0% applies to items like most food, children's clothing, and books. Businesses registered for VAT must charge VAT on their sales and can reclaim VAT on their purchases.

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UK VAT Calculator 2026 — Add or Remove VAT for Free

Free UK VAT calculator for 2026. Add or remove VAT at standard (20%), reduced (5%), or zero (0%) rates. Instant results for net, VAT, and gross amounts.

Net (excl. VAT)£1,000.00
VAT Amount£200.00
Gross (incl. VAT)£1,200.00

Net vs VAT vs Gross

VAT registration threshold

As of 2026, a UK business must register for VAT if its taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period. Businesses can also voluntarily register below this threshold, which may be beneficial if you can reclaim VAT on your business purchases. Once registered, you must charge VAT on your sales and submit VAT returns to HMRC, typically quarterly.

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