Life in the UK test practice question · Government and law
What is the standard rate of VAT in the UK?
Answer options
- 5%
- 10%
- 17.5%
- 20%Correct
Answer: 20%
Most goods and services carry 20% VAT. Some things have a reduced rate of 5%, and most food and children's clothes are zero-rated.
Checked 8 November 2026