UK VAT Calculator | The Simple Way to Add or Remove VAT
Use our UK VAT calculator to effortlessly add or remove VAT for invoicing or pricing purposes. Simply select the relevant VAT rate—5%, 12.5%, or 20%
This tool makes VAT calculations quick and easy, whether you're preparing quotes, processing invoices, or adjusting prices. Just enter your figures and let the calculator do the work for you!
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a tax payable on the purchase of goods or services.
In the UK, the current standard VAT rate is 20%, but there are other VAT rates in place:
Most goods and services are subject to the standard VAT rate unless classified as reduced or zero-rated.
To add UK VAT to a price or invoice:
Multiply the amount by 1.2 (for 20% VAT).
This gives the Gross Amount (including VAT).
To subtract UK VAT from an amount:
Divide the amount by 1.2 (for 20% VAT).
This gives the Net Amount (excluding VAT).
| Quote | Net Amount (£) | VAT at 20% (£) | Gross Amount (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| £50 plus VAT | 50 | 10 | 60 |
| £100 plus VAT | 100 | 20 | 120 |
| £150 plus VAT | 150 | 30 | 180 |
| £200 plus VAT | 200 | 40 | 240 |
| £250 plus VAT | 250 | 50 | 300 |
| £300 plus VAT | 300 | 60 | 360 |
| £500 plus VAT | 500 | 100 | 600 |
| £750 plus VAT | 750 | 150 | 900 |
| £800 plus VAT | 800 | 160 | 960 |
The UK VAT (Value Added Tax) calculator is an essential tool for UK businesses. VAT is one of the largest expenses businesses face, and it can be complex and time-consuming to calculate manually. VAT calculators simplify this process and can calculate VAT within minutes.
These calculators are particularly useful for:
VAT calculators can replace manual calculations, making VAT accounting more efficient. They are widely available online and support VAT calculations on invoices before submitting VAT returns. Businesses can easily check VAT on goods sold and purchased.
Key Benefits:
Every VAT-registered business must record their sales, and ensuring VAT is correctly calculated is crucial. VAT calculators are therefore a valuable resource for businesses.
What does VAT stand for?
VAT stands for Value Added Tax.
How to register for VAT in the UK?
You can apply to register for VAT through the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) website.
What is the VAT threshold?
A business must register for VAT if its VAT taxable turnover exceeds £85,000 in a rolling 12-month period.
What is VAT-registered?
Being VAT-registered means that your business is registered with HMRC and is required to charge VAT on the goods and services you sell (unless exempt).
How to check if a company is VAT-registered?
HMRC provides an online tool to check VAT registration, which can be accessed here.
Visit the HMRC website for more information on VAT regulations.
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