EU VAT calculator and invoice tools

United Kingdom VAT calculator

Calculate UK VAT at the standard 20% rate, then check whether a reverse charge or invoice note may be needed.

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VAT calculator

Enter an amount, choose a country, and calculate the net price, VAT amount, or gross price.

Reduced rates, exemptions, marketplace rules, and domestic reverse charge rules can change the result. Use this as a calculation helper, not as tax advice.

Reverse charge quick check

Use this for common EU B2B cross-border cases before you prepare an invoice.

Standard VAT rates

Standard VAT rates for EU member states, plus a UK reference rate. Always verify reduced rates and special categories before issuing an invoice.

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Why this exists

Official VAT pages are accurate but hard to scan. EU VAT Kit turns the common questions into practical tools with clear sources and conservative wording.

Calculate first

Quickly split VAT-inclusive prices, add VAT to quotes, or recover the net amount from a gross invoice total.

Check the scenario

Use the reverse charge helper to separate common B2B, B2C, domestic, and cross-border cases.

Keep the source visible

Rate pages include source links and update dates so users can verify the underlying rules.

VAT guides

Focused notes for common questions that come up before issuing an invoice or configuring an online store.

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EU OSS VAT

Understand when one EU VAT registration and one return may cover B2C cross-border sales.

Invoice checklist

Check the common fields and notes before sending a VAT invoice or reverse charge invoice.

Sources

VAT rules change. These links are the starting point for verification.

Read the methodology or download the VAT rates JSON.

United Kingdom VAT notes

The standard VAT rate shown here is 20%. This page is designed for quick arithmetic and invoice preparation checks.

Current reduced rate reference: 5. Super-reduced reference: 0. Parking rate reference: -.

Before using the result for a real transaction, verify whether a reduced rate, exemption, marketplace rule, domestic reverse charge, or cross-border rule applies.

The UK is included as a reference because many European sellers still need UK VAT calculations.

United Kingdom VAT examples

Add 20% VAT

Net
GBP 100.00
VAT
GBP 20.00
Gross
GBP 120.00

Remove 20% VAT

Gross
GBP 100.00
VAT
GBP 16.67
Net
GBP 83.33

United Kingdom VAT number format

Common United Kingdom VAT numbers use this format: GB + 9 digits, 12 digits, GD + 3 digits, or HA + 3 digits. Example: GB123456789.

Format reference

Prefix
GB
Expected pattern
GB + 9 digits, 12 digits, GD + 3 digits, or HA + 3 digits
Example
GB123456789

Validation workflow

UK VAT numbers are included as a reference and are not generally validated through EU VIES.

Open the VAT number format checker or review the full VAT number format table.

United Kingdom VAT sources and updates

VAT rate data on EU VAT Kit was last checked on 2026-06-04. The calculator uses the standard 20% rate for arithmetic only.

Before using the result for a real invoice, verify the product category, customer type, place of supply, exemption, reduced-rate, marketplace, OSS, and reverse charge treatment with official sources.

FAQ

What is the standard VAT rate in the United Kingdom?

The standard VAT rate shown for the United Kingdom is 20%. Reduced rates, exemptions, and special category rules may still apply.

How do I remove UK VAT from a gross price?

Divide the gross amount by 1.20. For example, at 20% VAT, a GBP 100.00 VAT-inclusive price has a net amount of GBP 83.33.

How do I add UK VAT to a net price?

Multiply the net amount by 1.20. At 20% VAT, a GBP 100.00 net price becomes GBP 120.00 gross.

What is the United Kingdom VAT number format?

A common United Kingdom VAT number format is GB + 9 digits, 12 digits, GD + 3 digits, or HA + 3 digits. Example: GB123456789. A matching format is not proof that the number exists or is active.

When was the United Kingdom VAT data last checked?

EU VAT Kit last checked its VAT rate dataset on 2026-06-04. VAT rules can change, so verify the applicable rate and treatment with official sources before issuing invoices or filing returns.

Can I use EU reverse charge for UK customers?

The UK is outside the EU VAT system, so EU reverse charge assumptions do not automatically apply. Review UK VAT and import/export treatment separately.