Practical financial tools for UK businesses

Free UK calculators for tax, VAT, payroll and business planning. Get clear breakdowns, with no sign-up.

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VAT, made clear.

Worked example

Amount excluding VAT

£1,000.00
Standard VAT rate20%
Net amount
£1,000.00
VAT at 20%
£200.00
Total including VAT
£1,200.00
Clear figures. No spreadsheet needed.
UK-focused
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VAT

Calculate VAT, check registration and estimate Flat Rate Scheme payments.

VAT

VAT Calculator

Add VAT, remove VAT or find the VAT portion of an amount.
VAT

VAT Registration Checker

Check the standard rolling 12-month and forward 30-day VAT registration tests using the current £90,000 threshold.
VAT

VAT Flat Rate Scheme Calculator

Estimate a Flat Rate Scheme amount, run the limited-cost test and compare standard VAT accounting.

Company & director tax

Estimate company and dividend tax, and compare salary with dividends.

Company & director tax

Corporation Tax Calculator

Estimate Corporation Tax, Marginal Relief and the effective tax rate for a UK company.
Company & director tax

Salary vs Dividends Calculator

Compare estimated take-home from salary and dividends for a UK company director, including tax, National Insurance and Corporation Tax.
Company & director tax

Dividend Tax Calculator

Estimate UK dividend tax for 2026/27 or 2025/26, including the £500 Dividend Allowance, Personal Allowance and basic, higher and additional rates.

Self-employed & MTD

Estimate sole-trader tax, plan what to save and check MTD dates for sole traders or landlords.

Self-employed & MTD

Self-Employed Tax Calculator

Free UK self-employed tax calculator for 2026/27 and 2025/26. Estimate Income Tax, National Insurance and payments on account. No sign-up needed.
Self-employed & MTD

Tax Savings Pot Calculator

Estimate a monthly amount to put aside for the January Self Assessment payment linked to a selected tax year.
Self-employed & MTD

MTD for Income Tax Checker

Check when a UK sole trader or landlord may need Making Tax Digital for Income Tax using the £50,000, £30,000 and £20,000 thresholds.

Pricing & profit

Set prices, compare margin and markup, and find your break-even point.

Pricing & profit

Profit Margin Calculator

Compare margin, markup and discounts, or calculate the selling price required to reach a target.
Pricing & profit

Break-even Calculator

Find the contribution per unit and the sales needed to cover fixed costs.

Payments & expenses

Estimate take-home pay, payroll costs, Statutory Sick Pay and Employment Allowance, plus mileage claims, overdue-invoice interest and CIS deductions.

Payments & expenses

PAYE Take-Home Pay Calculator

Estimate take-home pay using an optional tax code, workplace pension contributions and student-loan deductions.
Payments & expenses

Employer Cost Calculator

Estimate salary, employer National Insurance and workplace pension costs for one employee.
Payments & expenses

Statutory Sick Pay Calculator

Estimate Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for 2026/27 using average weekly earnings and qualifying sick days. Free UK calculator with a clear breakdown.
Payments & expenses

Employment Allowance Checker

Check common Employment Allowance exclusions and estimate how much qualifying employer Class 1 National Insurance it may cover.
Payments & expenses

Business Mileage Calculator

Estimate the approved mileage amount for business journeys in your own vehicle.
Payments & expenses

Late Payment Interest Calculator

Estimate statutory or contractual interest on an overdue business invoice.
Payments & expenses

CIS Calculator

Calculate CIS deductions, VAT and the net payment due to a subcontractor.

Helpful guides

Understand the rules behind your calculations.

UK tax rates and thresholds 2026/27

Find the main Income Tax, National Insurance, dividend, Corporation Tax and VAT rates for employees, sole traders and small companies.

VAT registration threshold

Understand the turnover tests, registration dates, deadlines and exceptions, with worked examples.

Self Assessment payments on account

Understand advance payments, January and July bills, balancing payments and how to plan what to set aside.

How discounts affect your profit

See how a discount changes gross profit and how many more items you would need to sell, with a worked example.

Built for the everyday numbers.

Transparent calculations. Clear result breakdowns. UK-specific rates.
Quick access without registration, so you can get on with the job.

Your figures stay yours.

All calculations happen in your browser. No accounts, no saved figures and no calculation data sent to us.

How we respect your privacy

The rate is never a mystery

Rates are organised by the relevant tax or financial year. Each tax-based calculator shows the rate and last-checked date.

See the working, not just the answer

Useful breakdowns and plain-English formulas make every result easier to check.

Estimates, not professional advice

Use results to inform your work. Check official guidance or speak to a qualified professional.

A few useful things to know.

Is LedgerKit free to use?

Yes. All eighteen tools are free and require no account or subscription.

Are my calculations saved?

No. Inputs and results are held only in the current browser page. Refreshing or leaving clears them. You can copy or print a result yourself.

How often are rates reviewed?

Each tax-based tool shows its configured rates and last-checked date. We review rates when updating the site; there is no live connection to HMRC or the Bank of England. Check the linked official guidance before relying on a result.

Do these results replace an accountant?

No. These are practical estimates, not personalised accounting, tax or legal advice. A qualified professional can consider your circumstances.

Is LedgerKit connected to HMRC?

No. LedgerKit is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by HMRC or GOV.UK.