UK VAT Calculator

Add or remove VAT at 20%, 5% or 0%. Calculate your VAT amount, apply a discount and see a clear breakdown in pounds.

Calculation Mode
UK VAT Rate
£
Quick Adjust£1,000.00
£0£1,000,000
Total price including VATStandard Rate | 20%
£1,200.00
Amount before VAT£1,000.00
VAT amount (20%)£200.00

UK VAT Rates

20% Standard5% Reduced0% Zero
20%

Standard Rate

Applies to most goods and services in the UK.

5%

Reduced Rate

Domestic energy, children's car seats, mobility aids.

0%

Zero Rate

Most food items, books, children's clothing.

Understanding
UK VAT

Worked calculation examples, discount rules, rates breakdown, and official HMRC guidance.

General calculation tool | Check HMRC guidance for the VAT treatment of specific transactions.