Calculators for UK Retail

UK retail covers everything from high-street independents and market traders to e-commerce sellers and large chains, and each faces a distinctive mix of taxes. VAT is central: most goods are standard-rated at 20%, but staples like most food, children's clothing and books are zero-rated, so getting product categories right matters. Business rates are a major fixed cost for bricks-and-mortar shops, with reliefs such as small business rate relief and retail discounts easing the burden for smaller premises. Margins are thin and seasonal, so accurate pricing, markdowns and percentage maths are part of daily life. The workforce is largely hourly and part-time, making minimum-wage compliance, holiday pay and pension auto-enrolment important. Online sellers must also navigate VAT on cross-border sales, marketplace rules and Making Tax Digital. Whether you run a shop, sell online, or work on the shop floor, these calculators help with VAT, business rates, pay, corporation tax and personal budgeting.