UK VAT Calculator
Add VAT to a price, or take VAT out of a price that already includes it. Works for the 20% standard rate, the 5% reduced rate and 0% zero-rated work. Free, no signup, and nothing leaves your device.
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How to calculate VAT
- Add VAT at 20%: multiply the net price by 1.2. £1,000 becomes £1,200, of which £200 is VAT.
- Remove VAT at 20%: divide the gross price by 1.2. £1,200 becomes £1,000. Do not take 20% off, because that leaves £960 and is wrong.
- At 5%: multiply by 1.05 to add VAT, or divide by 1.05 to remove it.
UK VAT rates
| Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|
| 20% | Most goods and services |
| 5% | Some goods and services, such as domestic electricity and gas. Some building work also qualifies, for example certain conversions that create dwellings. |
| 0% | Zero-rated items, such as most books and children's clothes |
Which rate applies to a job depends on the work and the property, so check the GOV.UK VAT rates list if you are unsure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT registration threshold?
You must register for VAT if your taxable turnover over the last 12 months goes over £90,000, or you expect it to go over that in the next 30 days. You can also register voluntarily below that level. See GOV.UK: Register for VAT.
How do I work out the VAT on a price that already includes VAT?
Divide the gross price by 1.2 to get the net price at the 20% rate, then subtract the net from the gross to get the VAT. This calculator does that when you pick "Remove VAT".
Do I charge VAT on a quote if I'm not VAT registered?
No. If you are not VAT registered you cannot charge VAT, and your quote should say that prices are not subject to VAT. The QuoteTheJob quote builder handles this for you.
Is this VAT calculator accurate for 5% work?
The maths is exact to the penny at 5%, 20% and 0%. Whether the 5% rate applies to your job is a tax question, so check with your accountant or HMRC.