Free VAT invoice generator for the UK
Enter your VAT registration number, your customer’s details and each line with its VAT rate (20%, 5% or 0%). The generator works out VAT for each rate and the total in pounds, then gives you a VAT invoice PDF with all the details HMRC requires. It is free and your data stays in your browser.
VAT rates in United Kingdom
| Standard rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Reduced rate | 5% |
| Zero rate | 0% |
| VAT registration threshold | £90,000 taxable turnover |
What a vat invoice in United Kingdom must show
- A unique, sequential invoice number
- Your business name and address
- Your VAT registration number
- Invoice date and the time of supply (tax point) if it differs
- Customer name and address
- A description of the goods or services
- Quantity and unit price excluding VAT for each line
- VAT rate for each line and any discount
- Total excluding VAT, the VAT amount and the total including VAT, in sterling
Tips for using this generator in United Kingdom
- Use “VAT per line” when an invoice mixes standard and zero-rated items.
- Add “Tax point” as an extra field when the supply date differs from the invoice date.
- If you are not VAT registered, set the tax type to none and leave out a VAT number.
This is general guidance, last reviewed in November 2026. Rates and rules change, so check with your tax authority or adviser before relying on it.
VAT invoice questions
Do I need to show VAT if I am not VAT registered?
No. If you are not VAT registered, you must not charge VAT or show a VAT number. Set the tax type to none and issue a normal invoice.
Can I issue a simplified VAT invoice?
Retailers can issue a simplified VAT invoice when the sale is £250 or less including VAT. It needs fewer details, but a full VAT invoice made here works for every amount.
How long must I keep VAT invoices?
HMRC requires you to keep VAT records, including copies of the invoices you issue, for at least 6 years.