VAT Calculator (UK/EU)
🧾 VAT Calculator UK – Instantly Add or Remove VAT (Free & Simple Tool)
Let’s be honest—working out VAT can feel like mental gymnastics.
You’re either:
- Staring at a price thinking “Does this include VAT?”
- Or Googling “how much is 20% of 74.99?”
Stop. Breathe. We’ve built you a free, fast, and stylish VAT Calculator that does all the heavy lifting.
No spreadsheets. No headaches. Just punch in your number, hit “calculate,” and boom — instant clarity.
🛠️ How to Use the VAT Calculator (Step-by-Step)
Using our VAT calculator UK tool is so easy your nan could do it.
- Enter the amount – Could be net or gross, depending on what you need.
- Set your VAT rate – UK standard is 20%, but you can change it to 5% or 0% too.
- Choose the mode:
- ✅ Add VAT — adds tax to the base price.
- ✅ Remove VAT — extracts VAT from a gross price.
- Hit calculate — and boom. You get your result plus the VAT amount.
💡 Real Examples:
- Want to add VAT to £100? → £120
- Need to remove VAT from £120? → £100
- Working with 5% VAT instead of 20%? Just change the rate!
🙋 VAT Calculator UK – FAQs
🔹 What is VAT?
VAT (Value-Added Tax) is a consumption tax added to most goods and services in the UK and EU. Businesses charge VAT on sales and claim it on purchases.
🔹 What is the current VAT rate in the UK?
The standard VAT rate is 20%. There are reduced rates of 5% and 0% for things like children’s clothes, books, or energy.
🔹 How do I calculate VAT backwards?
Use the “Remove VAT” option in our calculator. Enter the total (VAT-inclusive) price and we’ll give you the net price + VAT breakdown.
🔹 Can I use this calculator for other EU countries?
Absolutely. Just swap in the correct VAT rate:
- Germany: 19%
- Ireland: 23%
- France: 20%
- Netherlands: 21%
🔹 Is this VAT calculator really free?
Yes. Always. No signup. No fees. Just instant answers.
