Updated for 2026/27
VAT on £10
Quick answer
Adding 20% VAT to £10 gives £12 — that's £2 of VAT. If £10 already includes VAT, the VAT portion is £2.
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How we calculate
- Net amount
- £10
- VAT @ 20%
- + £2
- Gross (inc. VAT)
- £12
How much is VAT on £10?
At the standard UK rate of 20%, the VAT on £10 is £2. Add that to the net price and the total including VAT is £12.
Removing VAT from £10
If £10 is a VAT-inclusive (gross) figure, work backwards by dividing by 1.20: the net amount is £8 and the VAT element is £2. This is the figure a VAT-registered business reclaims or reports.
| Scenario | Net | VAT | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| £10 + VAT | £10 | £2 | £12 |
| £10 inc. VAT | £8 | £2 | £10 |
Other amounts
Frequently asked questions
At 20% the VAT on £10 is £2, giving a gross total of £12.
Divide by 1.20. £10 including VAT is £8 net plus £2 VAT.
The standard rate is 20%. A reduced 5% rate and a 0% rate apply to some goods and services.
