What is the current UK VAT registration threshold?

You must register for VAT if your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12 month period.

What are the UK VAT rates?

The UK has standard 20 percent VAT, reduced 5 percent VAT and zero rated VAT categories.

Do I need to charge VAT if I am not registered?

No. Businesses that are not VAT registered do not charge VAT on sales.

UK VAT Calculator

Quickly add VAT to a net price or remove VAT from a gross price using the current UK rates: 20% standard, 5% reduced, and 0% zero-rated. Below the calculator you'll find a plain-English explanation of how VAT works when your business is registered versus when it is not.

Are you also affected by Making Tax Digital?

If you're VAT registered or earning above £20,000 from self-employment or property, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax may also apply to you from April 2026 onwards. MTD for Income Tax is separate from MTD for VAT — being compliant with one does not mean you're compliant with both. Check your position now with our free Making Tax Digital Checker.