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Margin VAT calculator
Under the VAT margin scheme, VAT is due on the difference between what you paid for a vehicle and what you sold it for.
Enter both prices to see the margin, the VAT due and the margin you keep.
Enter a purchase price and a selling price to see the VAT due.
Indicative only, not tax advice. Based on the VAT margin scheme (VAT Notice 718); confirm treatment with your accountant. Last reviewed: 13 June 2026.
The calculator covers the standard margin scheme. The VAT due is one sixth of the margin, and a sale at a loss has no VAT due.