VAT Calculator

Calculate VAT clearly before it affects your numbers.

Add VAT, remove VAT, calculate the VAT element, and understand VAT-inclusive or VAT-exclusive amounts using common UK VAT rates.

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Standard 20% Reduced 5% Zero 0% Guidance before action
What this tool helps with

Use it when you need a quick VAT calculation.

This calculator is designed for simple VAT calculations. It does not decide whether VAT applies to a specific item, service, scheme or transaction.

Add VAT to a net amount Start with the VAT-exclusive amount and calculate the VAT and gross total.
Remove VAT from a gross amount Start with the VAT-inclusive amount and calculate the net amount and VAT element.
Check the VAT element See how much of the total relates to VAT at the selected rate.
VAT calculator

Calculate VAT amount, net amount and gross amount.

Enter the amount, choose whether VAT should be added or removed, then select the VAT rate.

Your calculation

Use this for quick VAT estimates. For complex VAT questions, mixed supplies, partial exemption, flat rate scheme or sector-specific rates, speak to an adviser.

Calculation type

Your result

Based on adding VAT to £100.00 at 20%.

Gross amount £120.00
Net amount £100.00
VAT amount £20.00
Gross amount £120.00
VAT rate used 20%
This is a general calculation only. VAT treatment depends on the goods, services and circumstances.
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Important VAT guidance

The standard UK VAT rate is currently 20%, with reduced and zero rates applying to certain goods and services. The correct VAT treatment depends on the type of supply and the circumstances. This calculator gives a numerical estimate only and is not VAT advice.

What this means

If you add VAT

Adding VAT means you start with the net price and calculate the VAT amount to add on top. For example, if the net price is £100 and VAT is 20%, the VAT amount is £20 and the gross total is £120.

What this means

If you remove VAT

Removing VAT means you start with the gross price and work backwards to find the net amount and VAT element. At 20%, the VAT element inside a VAT-inclusive price is calculated as gross amount × 20 ÷ 120.

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Want a VAT readiness checklist?

Use the calculator for quick numbers, then download a checklist to help you think through VAT registration, record-keeping and filing readiness.

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VAT is not just a calculation. VAT can affect pricing, cash flow, records, customer communication and filing obligations.
VAT Calculator FAQs

Quick questions before using the VAT Calculator.

No. It only calculates VAT based on the rate you select. Whether VAT applies depends on the goods or services and the specific circumstances.
The calculator includes the standard 20% rate, reduced 5% rate and zero 0% rate, plus a custom rate option.
This calculator can help you understand a basic VAT amount, but VAT returns require proper records, VAT codes and review of transactions.
Yes. BondEsq can help review VAT readiness, bookkeeping, records, VAT returns and related questions.

Need help understanding your VAT position?

The calculator gives a useful number. A proper conversation helps you understand what that number means for your pricing, records, VAT registration and cash flow.

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VAT Returns Get support with VAT return preparation and filing. Bookkeeping Keep the records behind VAT cleaner and easier to manage. Tax Tools Hub Use more tools to understand key tax numbers.
Use the calculator wisely

Calculate the VAT, then understand what it means for the business.

VAT affects more than the invoice total. It can affect pricing, record-keeping, cash flow and filing obligations.

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