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VAT calculator.
Add or remove VAT from any figure and split a gross invoice into net and VAT amounts.
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VAT calculator.
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Add VAT
£1,200.00
Gross amount
- Net
- £1,000.00
- VAT (20%)
- £200.00
For standard UK business invoices, keep the net, VAT and gross amounts visible on the invoice and check whether the supply has any special VAT conditions.
FAQs
Common questions.
Practical answers for the questions people ask about this tool.
What is the difference between zero-rated, exempt and outside scope?
They look similar on an invoice and behave very differently. Zero-rated is taxable at 0%, so you can still reclaim input VAT on related costs. Exempt is not taxable and generally blocks reclaim. Outside scope sits beyond UK VAT altogether. New-build housing, for example, is commonly zero-rated while most work to existing buildings is not, which catches people out. Confirm the treatment and keep the evidence before reclaiming or invoicing.
How do I work backwards from a price that includes VAT?
Divide by 1.2 at the standard rate, rather than taking 20% off. Taking 20% off a gross figure gives a number that is too low, because the 20% was added to the smaller net amount. The remove-VAT option does this correctly.
When do I have to register for VAT?
Once taxable turnover passes the registration threshold on a rolling twelve-month basis, or when you expect to pass it within the next thirty days. Registration can also be voluntary, which some practices do to reclaim input VAT, though it makes you more expensive to clients who cannot reclaim. Check the current threshold on GOV.UK.
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