UAE VAT calculator
Add 5% VAT to a net price, or remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive amount. See the net, VAT, and gross figures the moment you type — no sign-up needed.
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Standard UAE rate is 5%. Override only if you are working with a different rate.
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Get startedHow UAE VAT is calculated
The UAE applies a standard VAT rate of 5% to most goods and services. VAT is a tax on the value added at each stage of supply: you charge it on your sales (output VAT) and reclaim it on your purchases (input VAT), paying the FTA the difference.
Adding VAT to a net price
VAT = Net × 5%. Gross = Net + VAT. So AED 1,000 net becomes AED 50 VAT and AED 1,050 gross.
Removing VAT from a gross price
Net = Gross ÷ 1.05. VAT = Gross − Net. So AED 1,050 gross yields AED 1,000 net and AED 50 VAT.
Alongside the 5% standard rate, some supplies are zero-rated (0% VAT, with input recovery still allowed) and others are exempt (no VAT charged and no input recovery). Getting the category right on each line matters for your VAT 201.
Registration becomes mandatory once taxable supplies and imports pass AED 375,000 (over the past 12 months or expected in the next 30 days); voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500. Returns are filed as the VAT 201 via the FTA's EmaraTax portal, due by the 28th of the month after your tax period ends — the period is quarterly below AED 150 million annual turnover and monthly at or above it.
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What is the VAT rate in the UAE?
The standard VAT rate in the UAE is 5%. Certain supplies are zero-rated (charged at 0%, such as some exports and specific sectors) and others are exempt (no VAT and no input recovery, such as certain financial services and residential leases). This calculator uses the 5% standard rate by default, and you can override it if you are working with a different rate.
How do I add 5% VAT to a price?
Multiply the net (VAT-exclusive) amount by 5% to get the VAT, then add it back. For example, AED 1,000 net × 5% = AED 50 VAT, giving a gross (VAT-inclusive) total of AED 1,050. Switch this calculator to "Add VAT" mode to do it automatically.
How do I remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive amount?
When an amount already includes 5% VAT, divide it by 1.05 to find the net amount, and the difference is the VAT. For example, AED 1,050 gross ÷ 1.05 = AED 1,000 net, with AED 50 of VAT. Use the "Remove VAT" mode to reverse-calculate the VAT from a gross figure.
When must a UAE business register for VAT?
VAT registration is mandatory once taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the past 12 months or are expected to exceed it in the next 30 days. Voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500. Returns are filed as the VAT 201 to the FTA via the EmaraTax portal.
When is the VAT return due?
The VAT 201 return and any payment are due by the 28th day of the month following the end of your tax period. The tax period is quarterly for annual turnover below AED 150 million and monthly for turnover of AED 150 million or more (the FTA may assign a different period). If the 28th falls on a weekend or public holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
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