£1,200 is a common annual software subscription amount or monthly professional services fee. Here's how VAT applies.
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HMRC-compliant · pre-filled · free · no signupHere are practical examples of how £1,200 plus 20% VAT applies to common UK business situations.
UK Business Example
Annual software subscription or monthly service
Net: £1,200 + VAT: £240 = £1,440
On Your Invoice
Show £1,200 as the net amount, £240 as VAT (20%), and £1,440 as the total amount due.
Reduced Rate (5%)
If 5% VAT applies: £1,200 + £60.00 VAT = £1,260.00 total
The UK standard VAT rate is 20%, set by HMRC. To add 20% VAT to any net amount, multiply by 1.20. This is the official HMRC formula used by all UK VAT-registered businesses.
HMRC Formula — Add VAT
£1,200 × 1.20 = £1,440
Net × (1 + VAT rate) = Gross
VAT amount only
£1,200 × 0.20 = £240
Net × VAT rate = VAT amount
If £1,200 is the gross (VAT-inclusive) price, you need to divide by 1.20 to find the net amount. This is called reverse VAT or removing VAT.
£1,200 ÷ 1.20 =
£1,000.00 net
VAT element: £200.00
HMRC source: The UK standard VAT rate of 20% is set by HM Revenue & Customs. All VAT-registered UK businesses must charge VAT at this rate on standard-rated supplies. Verify at HMRC GOV.UK →
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