VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. 

 

Rate	% of VAT	What the Rate Applies To
Standard Rate	20%	Most goods and services
Reduced Rate	5%	Some goods and services, for example children's car seats and some energy saving materials in the home
Zero Rate	0%	Zero rated goods and services, for example most food and children's clothes

 

Check the VAT rates on different goods and services. Some things are exempt from VAT, such as postage stamps and some financial and property transactions. 

VAT is normally included in the price you see in shops, but there are some exceptions. 

You do not have to pay VAT on certain goods and services if they are just for your own use and you are disabled or have a long-term illness. 

You pay different taxes on: