VAT Calculator
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Mode
£
Net Amount
£1,000
excl. VAT
VAT Amount
£200
at 20%
Gross Amount
£1,200
incl. VAT
VAT Rate Applied
20%
Standard
Calculation Breakdown
Net Amount
£1,000
VAT (20%)
£200
Gross Total
£1,200
Net
83%
VAT
17%
You must register for VAT if your VAT-taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period. Once registered, you must charge VAT on applicable sales and can reclaim VAT on eligible business purchases.
How We Calculated This
- Choose Operation: Select whether you are adding VAT to a net amount or removing VAT from a gross amount.
- Apply VAT Rate: Use the selected rate (standard 20%, reduced 5%, or custom).
- Calculate Values: Multiplies the net by (1 + rate) to get gross, or divides the gross by (1 + rate) to find net.
Real-World Examples
Example 1: Adding 20% VAT to £100 Net
Standard VAT calculation for selling services or goods.
Net Amount: £100 VAT Rate: 20% VAT Portion: £100 * 0.20 = £20 Gross Price: £100 + £20 = £120
Example 2: Removing 20% VAT from £150 Gross
Calculating the net cost and VAT paid on a retail purchase receipt.
Gross Price: £150 VAT Rate: 20% Net Amount: £150 / 1.20 = £125 VAT Portion: £150 - £125 = £25
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the UK VAT rates?
The standard rate is 20%, the reduced rate is 5% (e.g. domestic energy, children's car seats), and 0% applies to most food, children's clothing, and books.
When must I register for VAT?
You must register if your VAT-taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the UK VAT rates?
The standard rate is 20%, the reduced rate is 5% (e.g. energy, children’s car seats), and 0% applies to most food, children’s clothing, and books.
When must I register for VAT?
You must register if your VAT-taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period.