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Last updated: March 8, 2022
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How to use the VAT calculator


Calculating VAT for VAT-inclusive and VAT-exclusive prices has never been
easier. Only 3 easy steps for VAT calculation:


 * Check the VAT rate. It’s preset to 20%
   
 * Enter the net or gross sum
   
 * Click "Remove VAT" to deduct VAT from figure or "Add VAT" to calculate amount
   with VAT
   

VAT calculator preset to UK rates

🗺️ Country of VAT United Kingdom 💷 Currency of VAT Pound sterling 📈 Standard
rate 20% VAT 📉 Reduced rate 5% VAT

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WHAT IS VALUE ADDED TAX AND HOW MUCH IS VAT IN THE UK?


VAT (known in some countries as a GST) is a sales tax and is charged on most
goods and services provided by VAT-registered businesses in the UK and the Isle
of Man. The current standard rate of VAT is 20%. The reduced rate of VAT is 5%.




Reduced-rate items Zero-rated items VAT exempt items Children's car seats
Children's clothing and shoes, public transport Betting and gaming Women's
sanitary products Books and newspapers Subscriptions to membership organisations
Residential conversions Food - except meals in restaurants Fundraising events by
charities Installation of energy-saving materials Most goods you export to a
country outside the UK Some education and training Domestic fuel and power
Motorcycle helmets Providing credit and Insurance


Value Added Tax is collected on behalf of HMRC by businesses that are VAT
registered. After registration, each company receives its own VAT number. These
same business can also claim VAT back on relevant purchases.

In the United Kingdom Value Added Tax was introduced in 1973 as a replacement
for Purchase Tax and Selective Employment Tax, as a condition of UK entry into
the European Economic Community. You can find out more about VAT on Wikipedia.



The standard rate of VAT in the UK was increased from 17.5% on 4 January 2011.


The reduced rate of 5% is applied to some goods and services such as children’s
car seats and home energy.


Zero VAT rate is applied to a range of products and services to do with health,
publishing and kids’ clothing.



UK VAT RATES HISTORY


Date VAT changes 1st April 1973 10% Value Added Tax has been introduced in the
UK 29th July 1974 VAT rate reduced to 8% but 25% fuel tax introduced 18th June
1979 Value Added Tax rate increased to 15% 1st April 1991 The VAT rate has been
increased to 17.5% 1st December 2008 Standard sales tax rate reduced by 15% 1st
January 2010 The standard rate was increased to 17.5% and a reduced rate of 7%
was introduced 4th January 2011 The standard VAT rate is increased to current
20% and the reduced rate is set at 5%


VAT RECEIPTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR LAST 20 YEARS (IN BILLION GBP)





VAT RATES IN EUROPE


Country Standard VAT Rates Reduced VAT Rates Austria 20% 10%, 13%, 19% Belgium
21% 12%, 6% Bulgaria 20% 9% Croatia 25% 13%, 5% Cyprus 19% 5%, 9% Czech Republic
21% 15%, 10% Denmark 25% - Estonia 20% 9% Finland 24% 14%, 10% France 20% 5.5%,
2.1% Germany 19% 7%, 5.5% Greece 24% 13% Hungary 27% 5%, 12%, 7%, 18% Ireland
23% 13.5%, 4.8%, 9% Italy 22% 4%, 5%, 10% Latvia 21% 12% Lithuania 21% 9%, 5%
Luxembourg 17% 14%, 3%, 8% Malta 18% 5%, 7% Monaco 20% 5.5%, 10%, 2.1%
Netherlands 21% 9% Poland 23% 8%, 5% Portugal 23% 6%, 13% Romania 19% 9%, 5%
Slovakia 20% 10%, 6% Slovenia 22% 9.5%, 5% Spain 21% 10%, 4% Sweden 25% 12%, 6%


WORKING OUT VAT


Following these simple steps can help you to calculate VAT backwards (price
without VAT) and VAT amount manually without our VAT calculator.




ADDING VAT FORMULA


If you want to add VAT to a price, to divide the amount by 100 and then multiply
by (100 + VAT percentage). That's all, you got inclusive of VAT value (Gross
amount). To make sure you get it right, better use our VAT calculator.



VAT ADDITION EXAMPLE


For example, we will calculate VAT at a standard UK VAT rate of 20. If your
business sells goods and services for £500

 1. First, you need to divide the amount by 100 per cent
 2. Then multiply this value by 120 per cent
 3. After the calculation, we get £600, which is the price including VAT




We will calculate VAT at a reduced VAT rate of 5. If your business sells goods
and services for £1000

 1. First, you need to divide the price excluding VAT by 100 percentage
 2. Then multiply this value by 105 percentage
 3. We get gross amount £1050 - the price VAT inclusive
 4. It turns out that the VAT amount is £50




REMOVING VAT FORMULA


If you want to remove VAT from a figure (to make a reverse VAT calculation), to
divide the amount by (100 + VAT percentage) and then multiply by 100. Now you
know the amount exclusive of VAT (Net amount). If this is difficult for you, use
our online VAT calculator.



VAT SUBTRACTION EXAMPLE


For example, we will calculate VAT at a standard UK VAT rate of 20. If your
business sells goods and services for £500

 1. First, you need to divide the gross price by 120 per cent
 2. Then multiply the value obtained by 100 per cent
 3. We get £416.67, which is the price excluding VAT




We will calculate VAT at a reduced VAT rate of 5. If your business sells goods
and services for £1000

 1. First, you need to divide the price including VAT by 105 percentage
 2. Then multiply the value obtained by 100 percentage
 3. We get net amount £952.38 - the price without VAT
 4. Accordingly, the VAT amount is £47.62






CALCULATE VAT IN EXCEL


If you need to calculate VAT for several goods at once, it is easier to use
Excel than a our VAT calculator. I created a Excel spreadsheet – download, it's
free.


Download spreadsheet


FREQUENTLY ASKED VAT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS


Below you will find information in Q&A format about value added tax.




WHAT ARE THE CURRENT VAT RATES IN THE UK?


Rates vary according to what you’re supplying, and there are four main
categories to think about: standard rate, reduce rate, zero-rated and exempt
supplies. Rates are subject to change and you must apply changes from the date
they change read more..



HOW TO CHECK THE VALIDITY OF THE COMPANY VAT NUMBER?


To verify the validity of the VAT number you can use the official services. For
UK companies there is an UK VAT number checker. If you need to check the VAT
number of a European company, try VIES VAT number validation.



WHAT IS THE FLAT RATE SCHEME?


The Flat Rate Scheme is open to businesses with a turnover of less than £ 150
000, and it’s designed to simplify the VAT process – particularly for
freelancers, contractors and small businesses. You have to make sure you apply
to HMRC to sign up for it read more..



DO I REALLY NEED TO REGISTER FOR VAT?


Well, that depends on your particular circumstances. If your turnover in a
12-month period reaches the current £85,000 threshold, then registration is
compulsory – and if you don’t do it, you’ll receive a fine as a penalty. If you
don’t hit this figure, then registration isn’t obligatory read more..



6 INTERESTING VAT FACTS


Here you will find the 6 most interesting facts about value added tax that you
probably didn't know.


VAT was first introduced in France in 1954. The UK VAT rate was originally set
at 10% and gradually increased over time, rising to 20% in 2011, and has
remained so ever since.

In the 2019/2020 tax year, the UK generated £129.88 billion in VAT revenue. VAT
is the third largest source of government revenue after income tax and National
Insurance.

Hungary has the highest VAT rate in the world at 27%, followed by Iceland with
25.5%. Countries that don't charge VAT at all include the Bahamas, Hong Kong,
Saudi Arabia and Qatar.


Brands that have fought and won VAT victories include Jaffa Cakes and Tunnocks
Snowballs, which have successfully proven that their products are cakes
(VAT-free) and not cookies, which in turn are subject to VAT.

The highlight for the media was the emergence of Pastygate in 2012. The
government's proposal to start charging VAT on takeout items such as hot sausage
rolls and pastries met with widespread disapproval.

Goods with a zero rate of VAT in the UK include: children's clothing, most
foodstuffs, books and prescription drugs. Other items not subject to VAT include
visits to museums, antiques and postal services.



A SIMPLIFIED EXAMPLE OF THE VAT PROCESS


The following is an explanation of the VAT applied to coffee sold by a coffee
shop owner in a store that contains coffee beans roasted by a nearby roaster
with beans grown by a local farmer. Assume that the VAT is 20%. Each person or
business involved in the chain must complete the government's VAT paperwork.


Fresh coffee beans first come from the local farmer. If the roaster pays a total
of £5 per pound of fresh coffee beans, a VAT of £1 (£5 x 20%) is added to this
cost, so that the farmer receives a total of: £6 for each pound of coffee beans
from the roaster.

The roaster roasts the coffee beans and charges the coffee shop owner £10 per
pound of roasted coffee beans. This means that the shopkeeper has to pay a total
of £12 per pound, £10 for the roasted coffee beans and 20% VAT, which is £2.
However, since the farmer has already paid the first £1 to the HMRC, the roaster
only has to pay the government £1 in VAT.

A coffee shop owner can use each pound of roasted coffee beans to sell 5 cups of
coffee at £4 each for a total of £20. For every 5 cups of coffee sold, the store
owner receives a total of £24 from customers who bought his coffee, £20 and £4
VAT. However, since a total of £2 in VAT has already been paid to the state by
the farmer and the roaster, the shopkeeper pays only £2 to the HMRC.



CALCULATORS FOR SMALL BUSINESS


In addition to the VAT calculator we will be adding new financial calculators to
our website very soon. Below is a list of the calculators that will appear
first. If you have any queries please email us.


INCOME TAX CALCULATOR


If you’re self-employed, it can sometimes be difficult to work out exactly what
your take-home pay is once you’ve covered all of your business costs.

SELF ASSESSMENT TAX CALCULATOR


Whether you’re employed, self-employed or a combination of both, working out
your take home pay after tax can be tricky.

CORPORATION TAX CALCULATOR


Use this calculator to find out how much corporation tax your limited company
will be liable for, which is based on your net profit before taxes.


UMBRELLA TAX CALCULATOR


Our take-home pay calculator gives a rough estimate of what your potential
salary might look like if you work through an umbrella company.

PAYE CALCULATOR


Use this calculator to calculate your take home pay as well as contributions to
PAYE and NI, determined by your annual gross salary.

MORTGAGE CALCULATOR


A mortgage is one of the biggest commitments you make in your financial life.
Our mortgage calculator can help you to know how much they will cost you.


PENSION CALCULATOR


How much do you need in retirement and how much will you have? Our pension
calculator will help you answer these questions.

IR35 TAX CALCULATOR


IR35 calculator have become an easy way to find an instant figure of your
earnings depending on your situation.

DIVIDEND TAX CALCULATOR


Find out how much income tax you have to pay based on your current salary and
annual dividends with this calculator.



RELATED VAT GUIDES

Watch videos and presentations. You need to register for free webinars to learn
more about VAT. We also recommend checking out this VAT cheat sheet.



VAT ACCOUNTING SCHEMES

You will learn about the 3 most popular schemes: cash accounting scheme, flat
rate scheme, annual accounting scheme. Watch webinar about VAT accounting
schemes.


HOW TO DO YOUR VAT RETURN

This webinar is about: how and when to send your VAT Return, useful tips on how
to complete a VAT Return. Watch how to do your VAT Return.


VAT FLAT RATE SCHEME

You will learn about: what the Flat Rate Scheme is, how to keep VAT records, how
to fill in your VAT Return. Watch video about the VAT Flat Rate Scheme


CONTRACTORS’ GUIDE TO VAT

There are several VAT schemes contractors can register to: the standard rate VAT
scheme, VAT flat rate scheme, annual accounting VAT scheme and cash accounting
scheme.


HMRC VAT INSPECTION

VAT officers can visit your business to inspect your VAT records and make sure
you’re paying or reclaiming the right amount of VAT.


FILING A LATE VAT RETURN

If you submit a late return, you will not have to pay a surcharge if you: pay
your VAT in full by the deadline, have no tax to pay, are due a VAT repayment.





LATEST UK VAT NEWS



County Durham accountant in court over VAT fraud.


Registrations grow 15% as SMMT calls for VAT fairness.


Rishi Sunak MUST cut VAT on fuel to help drivers hit by record pump prices, RAC
says


Accountant tried to steal more than £73,000 in VAT fraud.


Cost of living: Rishi Sunak faces calls to cut VAT on fuel as retailers defend
'necessary' pump price hikes.


Car industry calls for VAT fairness on charging as February market gets electric
boost.





WHAT USERS ARE SAYING

Vatulator's VAT calculator reviews & testimonials: see what other are saying.
You can also leave your review here or on Smart Reviews, Trustpilot, G2 or
Capterra

Cristian Sarasanu
July 31, 2021

Vatulator is a quick and efficient tool for calculating how much money you pay
for a certain product. Sadly, the only region it can be useful in is the United
Kingdom. I wrote a full review here
https://www.softpedia.com/get/Others/Finances-Business/VATulator.shtml

Admin
August 1, 2021

Christian, thanks for the feedback! In my calculator you can change the VAT
rates as you like. I have also made pages for United Arab Emirates, South
African and Irish users. There is also a Ukrainian and a Russian version of the
VAT calculator. By the way, we are hiring a copywriter to localize the site into
other languages.

James Nichols
August 7, 2021

Please add to VAT calculator export data to excel. I think you should add other
calculators such as IR35 or a dividend tax calculator.

Daria
September 15, 2021

Due to this tool, you will easily find out how much income tax you have to pay
according to your salary and annual dividends. My full review here
https://freeappsforme.com/vat-calculator-review/

Alex
November 13, 2021

If you make a drop-down list with rates for any country then it would really be
a universal VAT calc.

Bryan Adams
March 8, 2022

I use the VAT calculator to calculate the price without VAT. I think it will be
more convenient to work out VAT if the VAT percentage will be in the form of a
slider.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 * What is Value Added Tax and how much is VAT in the UK?
 * UK VAT rates history
 * VAT receipts in the United Kingdom for last 20 years (in billion GBP)
 * VAT Rates in Europe
 * Working Out VAT
 * Frequently Asked VAT Questions & Answers
 * 6 Interesting VAT Facts
 * A simplified example of the VAT process
 * Calculators for Small Business
 * Related VAT Guides
 * Latest UK VAT News

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calculator app for Android and Windows.


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