What is the VAT rate in United Kingdom?

The standard rate is 20%. Some goods and services may be taxed at a different rate or exempt.

How do I add VAT to a price?

Multiply the price by 0.2. On GBP 1,000.00 the VAT is GBP 200.00, making GBP 1,200.00.

Divide the price by 1.2. A price of GBP 1,000.00 including VAT is GBP 833.33 before VAT, and the VAT is GBP 166.67.

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What is the VAT rate in United Kingdom?: The standard rate is 20%. Some goods and services may be taxed at a different rate or exempt.
How do I add VAT to a price?: Multiply the price by 0.2. On GBP 1,000.00 the VAT is GBP 200.00, making GBP 1,200.00.
How do I take VAT out of a price?: Divide the price by 1.2. A price of GBP 1,000.00 including VAT is GBP 833.33 before VAT, and the VAT is GBP 166.67.

Most goods and services are at 20%. Some are at 5%, such as home energy, and some at 0%, such as most food.

Rate last checked 1 November 2026. Source: VAT rates (GOV.UK). This is an estimate, not tax advice.