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VAT calculator
Add it on when you quote, take it out when a merchant gives you a gross price. Both directions, both rates, no mental gymnastics at the trade counter.
The 5% reduced rate covers some energy-saving installs and certain residential conversions/renovations — check the HMRC rules for your job type before quoting it.
Net (ex VAT)
£1,000.00
VAT (20%)
£200.00
Gross (inc VAT)
£1,200.00
Guide, not tax advice
The registration threshold
You must register for VAT once taxable turnover passes £90,000 in a rolling 12 months — and many trades hover just underneath it deliberately. If you're close, watch the rolling number, not the tax year, and talk to your accountant before a big contract tips you over mid-job.
Quote inc or ex VAT?
For homeowners, always quote the VAT-inclusive figure — a “+VAT” surprise at invoice time is how disputes start. For business clients, ex-VAT is the convention since they usually reclaim it. Our quote builder handles either with the VAT toggle.
Guide, not tax advice.