VAT Calculator — Add or Remove VAT Instantly

What is a VAT — Add or Remove VAT Instantly?

VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax charged at each stage of the supply chain in the UK and over 170 other countries. In the UK, VAT is charged to consumers on most goods and services, and VAT-registered businesses can reclaim the VAT they pay on purchases (input VAT) against the VAT they collect from customers (output VAT). UK VAT rates in 2026: Standard rate (20%) applies to most goods and services including electronics, clothing, professional services, and restaurant meals. Reduced rate (5%) applies to domestic fuel and power, children's car seats, sanitary products, and certain energy-saving materials. Zero rate (0%) applies to food (most unprocessed food), children's clothing, books, newspapers, and passenger transport. Pakistan equivalent — GST: Pakistan charges a General Sales Tax (GST) at 18% on most goods and services. Businesses registered with FBR must collect and remit GST. The UK VAT registration threshold for businesses is £90,000 annual turnover (2026).

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the price amount. Select the VAT rate that applies — UK standard 20%, UK reduced 5%, Pakistan GST 18%, or enter a custom rate. Choose whether you want to add VAT to a net (ex-VAT) price to get the gross price, or remove VAT from a gross (VAT-inclusive) price to find the net price. Click Calculate to instantly see the VAT amount, net price, and gross price.

💡 Pro Tips

• ✓UK standard VAT rate is 20% — applies to most goods and services since 2011.
• ✓Reduced 5% VAT applies to children's car seats, home energy, and sanitary products.
• ✓Zero-rated items include most food, books, children's clothing — not exempt, but charged at 0%.
• ✓VAT-registered businesses can reclaim input VAT paid on business expenses.
• ✓Always get a VAT receipt for business purchases — you need it to reclaim VAT.
• ✓UK VAT registration threshold: £90,000 annual turnover (2026).
• ✓To manually remove 20% VAT: divide the gross price by 1.20.
• ✓Non-UK businesses selling digitally to UK customers must register for UK VAT.

Who Uses This Calculator?

UK small business owners adding VAT to invoices and client quotes. Consumers checking how much VAT they are paying on a purchase. Accountants preparing VAT returns and invoice reconciliations. Pakistani businesses calculating 18% GST on sales. Online sellers determining VAT obligations on cross-border sales. Anyone comparing prices on a VAT-inclusive vs VAT-exclusive basis.

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