Instantly add or remove 5% VAT from any amount. Built for businesses and individuals in the United Arab Emirates.
UAE VAT Rate: 5% โ introduced on 1 January 2018 under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax. Administered by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
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Frequently Asked Questions
The standard VAT rate in the UAE is 5%, introduced on 1 January 2018. It applies to most goods and services unless specifically zero-rated or exempt.
Multiply the price by 1.05. Example: AED 1,000 ร 1.05 = AED 1,050 (VAT-inclusive). The VAT amount is AED 50.
Divide by 1.05 to get the pre-VAT price. Example: AED 1,050 รท 1.05 = AED 1,000 (pre-VAT). VAT amount = AED 1,050 โ AED 1,000 = AED 50.
Businesses with taxable supplies exceeding AED 375,000 per year are required to register for VAT. Voluntary registration is available for businesses over AED 187,500. Check the FTA website for current thresholds.
Zero-rated items include certain food items, healthcare, education, international transport, and exports. Exempt items include bare land and some financial services. Consult the FTA for the complete list.
โ ๏ธ Disclaimer: This calculator applies the UAE standard VAT rate of 5% and is for informational purposes only. Certain goods and services may be zero-rated, exempt, or subject to different rules. This tool does not constitute official tax advice. For authoritative VAT guidance, consult the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) or a registered tax consultant.
Understanding UAE VAT
Enter the amount โ either the pre-tax price or the VAT-inclusive total.
The calculator applies the UAE standard VAT rate of 5% and shows both the VAT amount and the final price.
Use "Add VAT" to calculate the VAT-inclusive price, or "Remove VAT" to find the pre-tax amount from a total.
When You Need This
Business invoicing โ calculating the correct VAT amount to add to your products or services.
Checking if a retailer's VAT-inclusive price is correctly calculated.
Filing VAT returns โ verifying your input tax and output tax calculations.
Price comparison โ comparing pre-tax prices when some quotes include VAT and others don't.
Good to Know
The UAE introduced a 5% VAT on January 1, 2018. Essential items like basic food, healthcare, and education are either zero-rated or exempt. Businesses with taxable supplies exceeding AED 375,000 must register for VAT. Voluntary registration is possible for businesses with supplies above AED 187,500.