United Kingdom Reverse VAT
Calculator
Pre-filled with United Kingdom's standard 20% vat rate. Enter any gross total amount to calculate the net ex-tax price instantly.
Pre-filled with United Kingdom's standard VAT rate
About United Kingdom VAT
The standard Value Added Tax (VAT) rate in the United Kingdom is 20%. UK pricing in retail settings is almost always displayed inclusive of VAT, meaning the price you see on the shelf or tag is the final amount you pay.
For UK businesses and sole traders, separating input VAT from expense totals is a daily bookkeeping task required for filing VAT returns to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Reversing the 20% UK VAT involves dividing the total price by 1.20.
Certain items in the UK carry a reduced VAT rate of 5% (like domestic fuel and electricity) or are zero-rated (like children's clothes, books, and most food).
Tax Rates in Major United Kingdom Cities
* Consumption taxes like VAT and GST are levied strictly at the national level in United Kingdom. Municipal or city-level surcharges do not apply, so rates are completely uniform country-wide.
When to Use This Calculator in United Kingdom
HMRC VAT Return prep
Sole traders and VAT-registered UK businesses use this calculator to quickly back out the 20% VAT portion from invoice receipts, ensuring their quarterly returns are mathematically correct.
Frequently Asked Questions: United Kingdom VAT/GST
How do I remove 20% UK VAT from a price?+
To remove the standard UK VAT, divide the total inclusive price by 1.20. For example: £240.00 total paid / 1.20 equals £200.00 ex-VAT price. The VAT component is exactly £40.00.
What is the VAT rate in London?+
The standard VAT rate is 20% throughout the entire United Kingdom. There are no additional regional, county, or municipal sales taxes in London, Edinburgh, Belfast, or Cardiff.