UAE VAT Calculator
Add or remove 5% UAE VAT from any amount and see the net, VAT and total instantly.
How VAT works in the UAE
The UAE introduced Value Added Tax at a standard rate of 5% on 1 January 2018, administered by the Federal Tax Authority. It is charged on most goods and services at each stage of the supply chain, with businesses collecting it on their sales (output VAT) and reclaiming it on their costs (input VAT).
Adding VAT: multiply the net price by 5%. A service priced at AED 1,000 excluding VAT becomes AED 1,050 including AED 50 of VAT. Removing VAT: divide the VAT-inclusive total by 1.05 to find the net — AED 1,050 including VAT is AED 1,000 net.
Not everything is taxed at 5%. Zero-rated supplies (0%) include exports outside the GCC, international transport, and certain healthcare and education. Exempt supplies include some financial services, bare land and local passenger transport. The difference matters: zero-rated lets you recover input VAT, exempt does not.
Do you need to register for VAT?
Registration is mandatory once taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 in 12 months (voluntary from AED 187,500). See our UAE VAT registration guide and e-invoicing rollout.
3 Steps
How to use the calculator
Choose Add or Remove VAT
Select 'Add VAT' if your amount excludes VAT, or 'Remove VAT' if your amount already includes 5% VAT and you want the net figure.
Enter the amount
Type the amount in AED. The UAE standard VAT rate of 5% is pre-filled.
Read the result
See the amount excluding VAT, the 5% VAT amount, and the total including VAT instantly.
Common Questions
UAE VAT — FAQ
What is the VAT rate in the UAE?
The UAE standard VAT rate is 5%, introduced on 1 January 2018 and administered by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). It applies to most goods and services. Some supplies are zero-rated (0%) — such as exports outside the GCC, international transport, and certain healthcare and education — and others are exempt, such as some financial services, bare land and local passenger transport.
How do I calculate 5% VAT on an amount?
To add VAT, multiply the net amount by 0.05 to get the VAT, then add it back: an AED 1,000 net amount has AED 50 VAT and a gross of AED 1,050. To remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive amount, divide by 1.05 to get the net: AED 1,050 including VAT is AED 1,000 net plus AED 50 VAT. This calculator does both instantly.
How do I remove VAT from a total that already includes it?
Divide the VAT-inclusive total by 1.05. For example, AED 525 including 5% VAT is AED 500 net (525 ÷ 1.05) with AED 25 of VAT. Use the 'Remove VAT' mode above and the tool shows the net and VAT amounts for you.
When must a UAE business register for VAT?
VAT registration is mandatory once your taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the past 12 months (or are expected to in the next 30 days). Voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500. Once registered you charge 5% VAT, issue compliant tax invoices, and file returns. See our UAE VAT registration guide for the full process.
Which supplies are zero-rated or exempt from UAE VAT?
Zero-rated (0%) supplies include exports of goods and services outside the GCC, international transport, certain investment-grade precious metals, newly constructed residential property (first supply), and some healthcare and education. Exempt supplies include certain financial services, bare land, local passenger transport and the lease or sale of residential property after the first supply. Zero-rated lets you recover input VAT; exempt does not.
Is this VAT calculator accurate for UAE tax invoices?
The arithmetic is exact for the 5% standard rate. However, whether VAT applies at 5%, 0% or is exempt depends on the specific supply, so confirm the correct treatment for your goods or services with the Federal Tax Authority (tax.gov.ae) or a tax adviser before issuing invoices.
Need help with VAT registration or filing?
We handle FTA registration, returns and compliance so you charge and reclaim VAT correctly.