bestvatcalculator.uk/ is a free VAT calculator and guide for the UK. We help freelancers, small businesses and anyone else work out VAT fast, and understand the rules behind it.
What you can do here
- Add VAT or remove VAT at the standard, reduced or zero rate
- Reverse a VAT inclusive price to find the net amount and the VAT
- Work out VAT on a whole list of amounts at once
- Check your turnover against the VAT registration threshold
- Read plain guides on VAT rates, registration, returns and the main VAT schemes
How we keep it accurate
VAT rules change, and wrong figures help no one. We check the rates, thresholds and rules on this site against HMRC and GOV.UK. Every guide shows a last reviewed date, so you can see how current it is. When the rules change, we update the pages and the date.
Our approach
We write in plain English, not jargon. We stick to the facts, link to the official source where it helps, and avoid padding. The aim is simple. Give you the right number quickly, then explain the rule clearly if you want the detail.
A note on advice
This site gives general information, not tax advice. Everyone’s situation is different, and the rules have edge cases. For a decision that matters, check GOV.UK or speak to a qualified accountant.
Contact
You can reach us through the contact page. We welcome corrections, so if you spot something out of date, please tell us and we will check it.
Frequently asked questions
Is bestvatcalculator.uk/ free? Yes. The calculator and all the guides are free to use, with no sign up.
Are you connected to HMRC? No. We are an independent site. We check our figures against HMRC and GOV.UK, but we are not part of them.
How current is the information? Each guide shows a last reviewed date. We update the pages when VAT rules change.
Can I suggest a correction? Yes. Please use the contact page. We check every correction against the official source.