VAT Calculator UK 2026
Free VAT Calculator UK — instantly add or remove VAT at the standard, reduced or zero rate. Get the exact net, VAT and gross split for invoices, expenses and business accounting.
Last updated: June 2026
UK VAT Calculator
Calculate VAT at 20% rate - add VAT to net amount or extract VAT from gross amount
About This VAT Calculator UK
This VAT Calculator UK helps you quickly work out VAT on any amount using the current UK rates set by HMRC for 2026/27. To add 20% VAT, multiply the net price by 1.20 (£100 × 1.20 = £120, i.e. £20 VAT); to remove VAT from a gross price, divide by 1.20 or divide by 6 to get the VAT element (£120 ÷ 6 = £20). Whether you need to add VAT to a net price or find the VAT included in a gross amount, this tool handles both directions instantly. All rates were re-verified against GOV.UK on 20 June 2026: the standard 20%, reduced 5% and zero 0% rates and the £90,000 VAT registration threshold (rolling 12-month taxable turnover) are unchanged for the 2026/27 tax year.
Why Use This VAT Calculator?
- All UK VAT Rates: Supports the 20% standard rate, 5% reduced rate, and 0% zero-rated calculations
- Add or Remove VAT: Handles both VAT-exclusive (add VAT) and VAT-inclusive (extract VAT) calculations
- Built for Business: Ideal for invoicing, quoting, and VAT return preparation for businesses, freelancers, and sole traders
- Current HMRC Rates: Based on official HMRC VAT rates for the 2026/27 tax year
- Consumer-Friendly: Helps shoppers understand how much VAT is included in the price they pay
VAT Quick-Reference Tables (20% Standard Rate, 2026/27)
These ready-reckoner tables let you check common UK VAT amounts at a glance without typing anything. The first table shows how much 20% VAT to add to a net price; the second shows how to remove (reverse) VAT from a gross price that already includes it. All figures use the standard 20% rate confirmed on GOV.UK VAT Rates for the 2026/27 tax year.
Adding 20% VAT to a Net Price
| Net price (ex-VAT) | VAT at 20% | Gross price (inc-VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| £10.00 | £2.00 | £12.00 |
| £25.00 | £5.00 | £30.00 |
| £50.00 | £10.00 | £60.00 |
| £100.00 | £20.00 | £120.00 |
| £250.00 | £50.00 | £300.00 |
| £500.00 | £100.00 | £600.00 |
| £1,000.00 | £200.00 | £1,200.00 |
| £5,000.00 | £1,000.00 | £6,000.00 |
Formula: Gross = Net × 1.20, and VAT = Net × 0.20.
VAT Fractions by Rate
- 20% standard rate: VAT fraction = 1/6 (divide gross by 6 to find VAT). Applies to most goods and services.
- 5% reduced rate: VAT fraction = 1/21 (divide gross by 21). Applies to domestic energy, children's car seats.
- 0% zero rate: No VAT. Applies to most food, books, children's clothes.
Worked Example: Reverse VAT on a £258 Invoice
You receive a supplier invoice for £258.00 including 20% VAT and need the net cost and VAT element for your bookkeeping:
- VAT element: £258.00 ÷ 6 = £43.00
- Net (ex-VAT) cost: £258.00 − £43.00 = £215.00 (or £258.00 ÷ 1.20 = £215.00)
- Check: £215.00 × 1.20 = £258.00 ✓
If you are VAT-registered, you record £215.00 as the cost and reclaim the £43.00 input VAT on your next return. A common mistake is to subtract 20% from the gross (£258 − 20% = £206.40), which is wrong — always divide by 6 or by 1.20 instead.
Need related figures? Use our Percentage Calculator for non-VAT percentages, the Import VAT Calculator for goods arriving from abroad, or the Markup Calculator to price your products before VAT is added.
UK VAT Rates and Registration 2026/27
UK Value Added Tax is a consumption tax on most goods and services. Businesses collect VAT on behalf of HMRC, adding it to prices. The rates below have been confirmed for the 2026/27 tax year (source: GOV.UK VAT Rates).
| Detail | Current Figure (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Standard VAT rate | 20% (since 4 January 2011) |
| Reduced rate | 5% (domestic energy, child car seats, mobility aids) |
| Zero rate | 0% (most food, books, children's clothes, public transport) |
| Registration threshold | £90,000 taxable turnover (rolling 12 months, from April 2024) |
| Deregistration threshold | £88,000 |
| VAT return frequency | Quarterly (1 month + 7 days after period end) |
| Making Tax Digital | Mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses (since April 2022) |
You must register for VAT within 30 days if your VAT-taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period. Voluntary registration below this threshold lets you reclaim VAT on business costs, which can benefit B2B businesses with significant expenses. Zero-rated supplies (e.g. food, books) count toward the threshold; exempt supplies (e.g. insurance, residential rent) do not. Once registered, you charge VAT on sales, submit quarterly returns through MTD-compatible software, and pay HMRC the difference between output and input VAT.
The key difference between zero-rated and exempt is that zero-rated businesses can register for VAT and reclaim input VAT on their costs, while businesses making only exempt supplies cannot. This matters when choosing whether to register voluntarily.
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Independently Maintained — This VAT Calculator UK is maintained by independent operator Mustafa Bilgic and updated with the latest UK VAT rates and thresholds published by HMRC and GOV.UK. Last verified: 20 June 2026 against GOV.UK VAT rates.
Official Sources & References
Data verified against official UK government sources. Last checked 20 June 2026.
Important Disclaimer
This VAT calculator provides estimates for general guidance only. VAT rules are complex with many exceptions and special cases. Always verify your specific VAT treatment with HMRC guidance or a qualified tax advisor. We do not provide regulated tax advice.