UAE VAT Calculator
Add, remove or split 5% value-added tax on any amount.
Calculation mode
Enter the net amount; we add 5% VAT on top.
How to use
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Pick whether your amount already includes VAT, excludes VAT, or you just want to see the VAT portion.
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Enter the amount in AED.
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The calculator instantly shows the net, VAT and gross amounts.
Frequently asked questions
The standard rate of value-added tax in the UAE is 5%, applied by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) since 1 January 2018. Some supplies are zero-rated or exempt.
Divide the VAT-inclusive total by 1.05. The result is the net amount. The difference between the original total and the net is the VAT portion.
Certain financial services, residential real-estate sales and some bare land are VAT-exempt. Exports outside the GCC, international transport, and certain healthcare and education services are zero-rated.
Any business whose taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 in the previous 12 months must register for VAT. Voluntary registration is available above AED 187,500.
Most businesses file VAT returns quarterly through the FTA portal (EmaraTax). Larger businesses may be assigned monthly filing periods by the FTA.
Services exported to recipients outside the GCC implementing states are generally zero-rated, subject to conditions defined in the FTA executive regulations.
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Source: UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) · Last verified 2026-04. Verify on FTA (tax.gov.ae). This tool provides estimates only and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Always verify your specific situation with the relevant UAE authority or a licensed advisor before taking action.