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Free VAT Invoice Generator for United Kingdom
This free VAT invoice generator is set up for United Kingdom. It prints the title "VAT Invoice", adds your VAT number, applies VAT at 5% and 20% and keeps every total exact to the smallest unit of British Pound (GBP). HMRC expects a VAT invoice to show the time of supply (tax point) and your VAT registration number, and building work between VAT-registered businesses often uses the domestic reverse charge.
Fill in your business, your client and the items; the invoice builds itself beside the form. Each line can carry its own rate, and the totals show the taxable value, each tax line and the grand total, followed by the amount in words. Special cases are covered too (zero-rated (0%), exempt and reverse charge (b2b)): pick the treatment and the legal wording is printed for you. You can also add the date of supply when it differs from the invoice date. Dates follow the local format (26/10/2026).
Nothing you type leaves your computer: drafts, saved clients and your invoice history stay in this browser, and the PDF is created on your device. Rates were last checked on 2026-10-26; tax rules change, so confirm anything unusual with your tax authority.
What a vat invoice in United Kingdom should include
- The words "VAT Invoice"
- Your business name, address and VAT number
- Your client's name and address (and their VAT number for business sales)
- A unique invoice number and the invoice date
- The date of supply, if different from the invoice date
- Each item with quantity, price and the VAT rate
- The taxable value, the VAT amount for each rate and the total
- The legal wording for zero-rated (0%), exempt and reverse charge (b2b) sales, where they apply
Worked example
The sample invoice above, calculated by the same engine you use:
- Strategy workshop (6 × 120.00)
- 720.00
- Written report (1 × 450.00)
- 450.00
- Subtotal
- £1,170.00
- Taxable value
- £1,170.00
- VAT @ 20%
- £234.00
- Total
- £1,404.00
One Thousand Four Hundred Four Pounds Only
Frequently asked questions
What VAT rates can I use for United Kingdom?
The generator offers 5% and 20%. These are starting values last checked on 2026-10-26. UK VAT 20% standard, 5% reduced, 0% zero-rated. Check gov.uk before relying on it.
Do I need my VAT number on the invoice?
Yes. A vat invoice should show your VAT number. The generator checks the format and warns you if it looks wrong, but never blocks your download.
Can I enter prices that already include tax?
Yes. Choose "Including VAT" and the generator works the tax back out of each price, so the total equals the prices you entered.
Is this a government e-invoice?
No. It creates a PDF invoice for you to send. United Kingdom does not require a government e-invoicing system for most small businesses, but check if that changes.
Where is my invoice data stored?
Only in your own browser. Nothing is uploaded, and the generator works offline after the first visit.
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This tool helps you format invoices. It is not tax or legal advice. Check rules with your tax authority or accountant. Tax rates change. Verify with your tax authority. Rates last checked 2026-10-26.