UAE VAT calculator
Add 5% VAT to a price or remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive amount. Instant, free and private.
Total including VATAmount before VAT
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- Total including VAT
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Rounded to two decimals per amount. On a tax invoice, VAT is shown for each line and in total.
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How to calculate UAE VAT
| You have | You want | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Price before VAT | VAT amount | Price × 5% |
| Price before VAT | Price including VAT | Price × 1.05 |
| Price including VAT | Price before VAT | Price ÷ 1.05 |
| Price including VAT | VAT amount | Price × 5 ÷ 105 |
VAT returns in the UAE
VAT-registered businesses file a VAT return (VAT 201) on EmaraTax for each tax period, usually quarterly, and pay any VAT due within 28 days after the period ends. Read our guide to filing the UAE VAT return.
VAT questions
What is the VAT rate in the UAE?
The standard VAT rate in the UAE is 5%. Some supplies are zero-rated (0%), such as most exports and international transport, and some are exempt, such as certain residential property and local passenger transport.
How do I add 5% VAT to a price?
Multiply the price before VAT by 1.05. For example, AED 1,000 + 5% VAT = AED 1,050, of which AED 50 is VAT.
How do I remove VAT from a price that includes VAT?
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.05. For example, AED 1,050 ÷ 1.05 = AED 1,000 before VAT, so the VAT is AED 50.
When must a business register for VAT?
Registration is mandatory when taxable supplies and imports in the last 12 months, or expected in the next 30 days, are more than AED 375,000. Voluntary registration is possible above AED 187,500.
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