UK VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT instantly. Supports standard (20%), reduced (5%), and zero (0%) rates. Perfect for invoicing, quoting, and checking receipts.
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VAT Registration Threshold
You must register for VAT if your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 over a rolling 12-month period. You can voluntarily register below this threshold.
Making Tax Digital
All VAT-registered businesses must keep digital records and submit VAT returns using MTD-compatible software. This is now mandatory.
How to Use This VAT Result
Use the VAT calculator for invoices, quotes, and quick checks. VAT treatment can depend on what you sell, where your customer is, and which VAT scheme you use.
Good for
- Adding VAT to a net price before sending a quote
- Removing VAT from a gross receipt or supplier invoice
- Checking standard, reduced, and zero-rate calculations quickly
Watch for
- Exempt and outside-scope supplies are not the same as zero-rated supplies
- Cross-border sales, reverse charge, and partial exemption need separate review
- Flat rate scheme calculations work differently from standard VAT accounting
Speak to an accountant when
- Your rolling taxable turnover is close to the VAT registration threshold
- You sell digital services, construction services, imports, exports, or mixed-rate goods
- You need Making Tax Digital software setup or VAT return review
Need Help with VAT?
Connect with a VAT specialist who can help with registration, returns, and MTD compliance.
Find a VAT SpecialistUses 2026/27 UK rates and thresholds reviewed on 10 May 2026. Results are estimates only.
GOV.UK VAT thresholds