United Kingdom VAT calculator
The standard VAT rate in United Kingdom is 20%, with reduced rate of 5%. Rates checked on 21 October 2026 against HMRC (GOV.UK).
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United Kingdom VAT rates
| Rate | Type | Typically applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | standard | Everything not listed for another rate |
| 5% | reduced | Home energy, children's car seats, mobility aids |
Standard rate rose 17.5% -> 20% on 4 January 2011 (gov.uk/vat-rates). Zero rate (0%) covers most food, children's clothes, books, newspapers. Temporary: domestic electricity in Great Britain is 0% from 2026-10-01 to 2027-03-31 (HMRC Revenue and Customs Brief 10 (2026)); Northern Ireland stays 5%. Northern Ireland goods traders use the XI prefix.
Source: https://www.gov.uk/vat-rates · https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/revenue-and-customs-brief-10-2026-temporary-zero-rate-of-vat-for-domestic-electricity-in-great-britain/temporary-zero-rate-of-vat-for-domestic-electricity-in-great-britain. Last checked 21 October 2026. Rates cover the categories most businesses invoice; the source lists every item.
United Kingdom VAT numbers look like GB999999999. Check a VAT number
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- What is the VAT rate in United Kingdom?
- The standard VAT rate in United Kingdom is 20%. United Kingdom also applies 5% (home energy, children's car seats, mobility aids). Checked 21 October 2026 against HMRC (GOV.UK).
- How do I calculate VAT in United Kingdom?
- To add it, multiply the net amount by 1.2: 100.00 GBP net becomes 120.00 GBP gross. To take it out, divide the gross amount by 1.2.
- What does a United Kingdom VAT number look like?
- It starts with GB, for example GB999999999. You can check one with the free VAT number checker.