UAE VAT Calculator
VAT in the UAE is charged at a standard rate of 5%. To add VAT, multiply the net amount by 1.05; to remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive price, divide by 1.05. Registration is mandatory once your taxable turnover passes AED 375,000 in a rolling 12-month period, and voluntary from AED 187,500.
- Net amount
- AED 1,000.00
- VAT at 5%
- AED 50.00
- Total including VAT
- AED 1,050.00
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These figures are an estimate for guidance only and do not constitute tax advice. Zero-rated, exempt and reverse-charge supplies are not covered.
How this calculator works
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Choose whether you are adding VAT to a net (pre-VAT) amount or extracting VAT from a total that already includes it.
- 2
Enter the amount in AED. The calculator applies the 5% standard rate used for most goods and services in the UAE.
- 3
Read the net, VAT and gross figures. The VAT line is the amount you report to the Federal Tax Authority on your return.
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Optionally enter your rolling 12-month taxable turnover to see whether VAT registration is mandatory, voluntary or not yet available.
Standard, zero-rated and exempt supplies
This calculator assumes the standard 5% rate. Zero-rated supplies are still taxable at 0%, which means you can recover input VAT on related costs. Exempt supplies carry no VAT and generally block input recovery, which is why the distinction matters for your return. If a meaningful share of your revenue is zero-rated or exempt, your effective VAT position will differ from a simple 5% calculation.
Need help with filing? Our VAT services in the UAE cover registration, return preparation and FTA correspondence, and our UAE VAT filing guide walks through the process step by step.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the VAT rate in the UAE?
- The standard VAT rate in the UAE is 5%. Some supplies are zero-rated (such as certain exports, healthcare and education) and others are exempt (such as some financial services and bare land), in which case no 5% is charged.
- How do I remove 5% VAT from a total price?
- Divide the VAT-inclusive total by 1.05 to get the net amount, then subtract that from the total to get the VAT. For example, AED 1,050 inclusive is AED 1,000 net plus AED 50 VAT. Do not simply take 5% of the gross figure — that understates the net amount.
- When must a UAE business register for VAT?
- Registration is mandatory when taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months, or when you expect to exceed it in the next 30 days. Voluntary registration is possible from AED 187,500.
- How often are UAE VAT returns filed?
- Most businesses file quarterly, though the Federal Tax Authority assigns monthly periods to larger taxpayers. Returns and payment are due within 28 days of the end of the tax period.
- Is this VAT calculator accurate for my business?
- It applies the standard 5% rate correctly, but it cannot account for zero-rated supplies, exempt supplies, reverse-charge imports or partial exemption. Speak to a tax adviser before relying on the figures for a filing.
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