VAT rates

The following VAT rates apply.

Rates per year2005/20062004/2005
Registration threshold£60,000£58,000
Deregistration threshold£58,000£56,000
Standard rate17.5%17.5%
Reduced rate5%5%
Annual accounting£150,000*£150,000

Business VAT registration numbers can be verified online at European Union online.


This page was last reviewed on 03 April 2006.
The information may not reflect changes in legislation made after this date.