United Kingdom VAT & Freelancer Tax Guide

Reviewed Jun 2026

Standard VAT

20%

Reduced rates

5% / 0%

Self-employed income tax (mid)

~20%

How to use this in VatVantage

Open Settings and select United Kingdom from the country preset. VatVantage will set VAT to 20% and the income tax estimate to ~20%. Adjust the sliders if your bracket differs.

Notes for freelancers

Currency: £
Region: Europe
These rates are an estimate for planning only. Confirm with gov.uk/hmrc or a local accountant before filing.

Try the interactive United Kingdom demo

Open the dashboard pre-loaded with sample invoices and expenses using United Kingdom's VAT (20%) and income tax estimate (~20%). No account needed.

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