This calculator estimates how much VAT you can reclaim on business purchases. It is useful for bookkeeping, VAT returns, and cost planning.
Businesses registered for VAT can typically reclaim input VAT on eligible purchases, helping reduce overall tax liability.
Formula: VAT = Net × rate
The result shows the reclaimable VAT and total cost including VAT.
The calculator multiplies your net purchase value by the VAT rate to determine how much VAT can be reclaimed.
Example 1: £1,000 at 20% → £200 VAT
Example 2: £400 at 5% → £20 VAT
Recovering VAT paid on business purchases.
Net × rate.
No, depends on eligibility rules.