VAT rates
What is the VAT rates right now?
The current figure is Standard 20% · Reduced 5% · Zero 0% (rates), effective from 2011-01-04 to until changed, according to HMRC / gov.uk. Last checked against the official source on 2026-08-11.
Standard rate 20% since 4 January 2011. Temporary zero rate: HMRC VAT on fuel and power (Notice 701/19, updated 28 October 2026, https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-on-fuel-and-power-notice-70119): "The temporary zero rate applies from 1 October 2026 to 30 June 2027. During this period, qualifying supplies of electricity in Great Britain are liable to VAT at 0%." Northern Ireland stays at the reduced rate of 5%.
Cite this figure
The VAT rates is Standard 20% · Reduced 5% · Zero 0% (rates), effective from 2011-01-04 (current until changed). Source: HMRC / gov.uk (https://www.gov.uk/vat-rates), via UK Rates & Thresholds (rates.trycashpilot.com), checked 2026-08-11.
| Official source | HMRC / gov.uk |
|---|---|
| Valid from | 2011-01-04 |
| Valid to | until changed |
| Last checked | 2026-08-11 |
| Machine-readable | JSON for this figure |
History
| Previous values |
|---|
| 17.5% from 2010-01-01 |
| 15% from 2008-12-01 |