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UK VAT Calculator 2026/27

Add or remove VAT at standard (20%), reduced (5%), or zero rates instantly. Includes VAT registration guidance for UK businesses.

Updated April 2026🇬🇧 UK-specificFree Tool

About This VAT Calculator

This calculator helps UK businesses add or remove VAT from any amount. Enter a net (ex-VAT) or gross (inc-VAT) figure and instantly see the VAT amount, the opposite figure, and a breakdown at any UK VAT rate (Standard 20%, Reduced 5%, or Zero 0%).

Note: Based on 2026/27 HMRC VAT rates. VAT registration is mandatory when taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any 12-month period.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. 1Select whether your starting figure is net (excluding VAT) or gross (including VAT).
  2. 2Enter the amount in pounds sterling.
  3. 3Choose the applicable VAT rate — Standard (20%), Reduced (5%), or Zero (0%).
  4. 4The calculator instantly shows the VAT amount and the opposite figure.

VAT Calculation

Enter net amount, calculate gross
£10,000.00
£0£200k

UK VAT registration is mandatory when your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in a 12-month period (2026/27 threshold). Once registered, you must charge VAT on taxable supplies and submit quarterly VAT returns.

🗓Last updated: April 2026 — based on 2026/27 HMRC rates

UK VAT Rates 2026/27

RateApplies to
20%Most goods and services
5%Home energy, children's car seats
0%Food, children's clothes, books
Gross Amount (inc-VAT)
£12,000.00
Total payable by customer
VAT Amount
£2,000.00
VAT at 20%
Net Amount (ex-VAT)
£10,000.00
Your input amount
VAT as % of Gross
16.67%
Of total amount

Amount Breakdown

Net Amount (ex-VAT)£10,000.00
VAT (20%)£2,000.00
Gross Total (inc-VAT)£12,000.00

Net vs VAT Split

Visual split of your net amount and VAT component

Net Amount
£10,000.00
VAT
£2,000.00

VAT Across Amount Levels

How VAT scales with the amount at 20% (adding VAT)

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Net Amount
VAT Amount
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VAT Registration

You must register for VAT when your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any 12-month period. Voluntary registration is possible below this threshold and can be beneficial if your customers are VAT-registered.

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Making Tax Digital

Since April 2022, all VAT-registered businesses must use MTD-compatible software to keep digital records and submit VAT returns. This applies regardless of turnover.

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Flat Rate Scheme

Small businesses with turnover under £150,000 can use the VAT Flat Rate Scheme, paying a fixed percentage of gross turnover instead of calculating VAT on each transaction.