VAT margin scheme calculator

Under the margin scheme you pay VAT only on your profit — the difference between what you paid and what you sell for. Enter the prices and rate to see the VAT due on the margin. Nothing is uploaded.

Sale price (what you sell for)

Purchase price (what you paid)

VAT rate (%) Common rates

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—VAT due on margin

—Gross margin

—Net margin (after VAT)

Margin scheme: VAT is charged only on the margin (sale − purchase), not the full sale price — common for used cars, antiques, art and other second-hand goods. The VAT is built into the margin, so VAT = margin × rate ÷ (100 + rate). If you paid more than you sell for, the margin is 0 and no VAT is due. This is an estimate, not tax advice.

Everything runs in your browser. No upload, no sign-up.

How it works

STEP 1

Enter the two prices

Type what you sell the item for and what you originally paid for it.

STEP 2

Set the VAT rate

Use a preset chip or type your own rate — the margin VAT is built in.

STEP 3

See the VAT due

VAT on the margin, gross margin and net margin update instantly. All private.