2026/27 VAT Rates
This page shows VAT rates for the 2026/27 tax year.
VAT
Rates
For an exhaustive list of which category your specific products or services fall into, check the official GOV.UK VAT rates guide.
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Type: Standard | Rate: 20% |
| Type: Reduced | Rate: 5% |
| Type: Zero-Rated | Rate: 0% |
| Type: Exempt | Rate: Exempt |
Flat-Rate Scheme
If you are VAT registered and your estimated VAT taxable turnover in the next 12 months is £150,000 or less, you can join this scheme. This allows you to pay a reduced flat-rate of VAT based on your business type. You must leave this scheme if your total business income in the previous 12 months is more than £230,000 (including VAT).