VAT calculator
Work out how much VAT you'll need to pay by typing in the figure below and clicking whether this is before (Gross) or after VAT (Net)?

Calculating your result
This calculator works out how much VAT you’ll pay using the standard rate of 20%. Some goods and services fall under the reduced rate of 5%. Find out more about how VAT works.
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How does the vat calculator work?
VAT can be confusing. Not every business charges VAT as they may not turning over enough to be VAT-registered. Then there are different rates of VAT depending on the nature of the goods or services being sold. Our VAT calculator looks just at the standard rate of VAT which is currently 20%. This applies to most goods.
Whether you’re working out how much VAT to charge customers or figuring out how much VAT you’ll be charged by suppliers, our VAT calculator will help you breakdown the costs. For example:
- You want to work out how much VAT will be charged on £1,000 (gross).
- The net figure before VAT is applied is £833.
- The VAT figure will make up the remaining £166.67 – making your gross figure £1,000.
Why use our VAT online calculator?
Informi is your one-stop information point for all things small business. We’re experts in delivering finance guidance – with 100s of articles covering small business taxes, VAT, and national insurance. Our VAT online calculator is designed to help you quickly work out your VAT liabilities.
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