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United Kingdom VAT calculator (2026)
The standard VAT rate in United Kingdom is 20%, with reduced rates of 5% and 0%. VAT on 100 at 20% is 20.00, gross 120.00; to remove VAT from a gross price divide by 1.2. 20% standard; 5% on domestic energy, children's car seats; 0% on most food, books, children's clothes.
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VAT on common amounts in United Kingdom (GBP)
| Net | VAT 20% | VAT 5% | VAT 0% | Gross at 20% |
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| 10 | 2.00 | 0.50 | 0.00 | 12.00 |
| 25 | 5.00 | 1.25 | 0.00 | 30.00 |
| 50 | 10.00 | 2.50 | 0.00 | 60.00 |
| 100 | 20.00 | 5.00 | 0.00 | 120.00 |
| 200 | 40.00 | 10.00 | 0.00 | 240.00 |
| 500 | 100.00 | 25.00 | 0.00 | 600.00 |
| 1,000 | 200.00 | 50.00 | 0.00 | 1,200.00 |
| 2,500 | 500.00 | 125.00 | 0.00 | 3,000.00 |
| 5,000 | 1,000.00 | 250.00 | 0.00 | 6,000.00 |
| 10,000 | 2,000.00 | 500.00 | 0.00 | 12,000.00 |
Other countries
Ireland 23%Germany 19%France 20%Spain 21%Italy 22%Netherlands 21%Belgium 21%Austria 20%Portugal 23%Greece 24%Finland 25.5%Sweden 25%Denmark 25%Poland 23%Czechia 21%Hungary 27%All countries
Frequently asked
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the gross amount by (1 + rate): at 20% that is ÷ 1.2. The calculator does it when you pick “gross (remove VAT)”.
Which VAT rate applies?
The standard rate (20%) unless the goods or services are on a reduced list (5%, 0%). Check the tax authority's list for food, books, medicines, energy and hospitality.