VAT

VAT is a tax that you pay when you buy goods and services in the United Kingdom, it is sometimes referred to as IVA or Sales Tax in other countries.

Where VAT is payable it's normally included in the price of the goods or service you buy.

Some goods don't attract VAT.

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Not in the United Kingdom? - EX VAT Sales

The prices charged are the same for all customers regardless of country, however if your country is not in the United Kingdom, VAT is not included in your purchase price.

This includes customers from the UK Channel Islands.

Please Note - Safety items such as Cycling Helmets are VAT zero rated, Children's Clothing and some Nutritional Supplements are also VAT zero rated

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Customers in the United Kingdom - INC VAT Sales

All customers in the United Kingdom are required to pay VAT/Tax on their orders. In the UK there are three rates of VAT.

Standard rate

You pay VAT on most goods and services in the UK at the standard rate, currently 20 per cent.

Reduced rate

In some cases, for example childrens car seats and domestic fuel or power, you pay a reduced rate of five per cent.

Zero Rated

Safety items such as Cycling Helmets are VAT zero rated, Children's Clothing and some Nutritional Supplements are also VAT zero rated

How VAT is Calculated?

When someone charges you VAT they multiply the original ('net') price of the item or service by the VAT rate to calculate the amount of VAT to charge. They then add the VAT amount to the net price to give the 'gross' price - the price you pay.