UAE VAT calculator (5%)
Add 5% VAT to a net amount, or remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive price. The standard UAE VAT rate has been 5% since 1 January 2018 (Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017).
Standard UAE rate is 5%. Change it only if you need a different rate.
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For general information only, based on the 5% standard rate published by the UAE Government Portal and the Federal Tax Authority. Some supplies are zero-rated or exempt - see the VAT guide. Not tax advice.
The two formulas
- Add VAT: VAT = net × 0.05 · total = net × 1.05
- Remove VAT: net = inclusive price ÷ 1.05 · VAT = inclusive price − net (4.7619% of the inclusive price)
Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in the UAE?
5% since 1 January 2018. A limited set of goods and services is zero-rated (exports, international transport, certain education and healthcare) or exempt (bare land, local passenger transport, some financial services).
How do I work out the VAT inside a receipt total?
Divide the total by 1.05 to get the net price; the difference is the VAT. For AED 105, the net is AED 100 and the VAT is AED 5.
When must a business register for VAT?
Mandatory above AED 375,000 of taxable supplies and imports per year; voluntary above AED 187,500.
Do tourists pay VAT?
Yes, but they can reclaim it on eligible purchases at the airport when leaving, through the official tourist refund scheme.