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VAT Calculator
Enter an amount, choose your VAT rate and select whether you want to add VAT to a net figure or remove it from a gross figure.
▲ Adding 20% VAT to net amount
£
Net (ex-VAT)
£1,000.00
Your input
VAT Amount
£200.00
at 20%
Gross (inc-VAT)
£1,200.00
Total payable
VAT Rates — Quick Reference
UK VAT rates and the types of goods and services they apply to
Standard Rate
20%
Applies to most goods and services — electronics, clothing, professional services, restaurant meals and more.
Reduced Rate
5%
Applies to domestic fuel and power, children's car seats, residential energy-saving materials, and some health products.
Zero Rate
0%
Applies to most food, children's clothing, books, newspapers, and new residential buildings. VAT registered but no VAT charged.
What rate applies to what?
▶ 20% Standard Rate
- Accountancy & legal services
- Electronics & computers
- Clothing (adults)
- Restaurant meals & takeaways
- Hotel accommodation
- Software & subscriptions
▶ 5% Reduced Rate
- Domestic fuel & power
- Children's car seats
- Stop-smoking products
- Renovating empty properties
- Solar panels & heat pumps
▶ 0% Zero-Rated
- Most food & groceries
- Children's clothing & footwear
- Books, newspapers, magazines
- Prescriptions & medicines
- New residential buildings
● VAT Exempt (no VAT)
- Financial services & insurance
- Education & training
- Healthcare & medical treatment
- Postage stamps
- Betting & gaming
Questions about VAT for your business?
Whether you need to register, reclaim input tax or navigate partial exemption — HOMF can help.
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This calculator provides estimates for illustrative purposes. VAT rules are complex and rate classification can vary by product, service and circumstance. Always verify the applicable rate with HMRC or a qualified tax adviser. This does not constitute tax advice.