UAE VAT calculator (5%)
Enter an amount in dirhams and choose add or remove to get the 5% VAT and the total. Handy for pricing products and checking supplier invoices.
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How to use it
- Enter amount, calculation and vat rate.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
Add: VAT = amount × 5 ÷ 100 and total = amount × 1.05. Remove from an inclusive price: amount before VAT = total ÷ 1.05 and VAT = total × 5 ÷ 105.
Example
Inputs: Amount = 200 AED, Calculation = Add VAT to the amount, VAT rate = 5 %. Result: Total including VAT: 210.00 AED; Amount before VAT: 200.00 AED; VAT amount: 10.00 AED.
Limits and caveats
- The default 5% is the standard rate applied by the Federal Tax Authority under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017.
- Some goods and services are zero-rated or exempt, so edit the rate when needed.
Questions about this tool
How do I take 5% VAT out of a UAE price?
Divide the inclusive price by 1.05 to get the price before VAT. The VAT is the inclusive price × 5 ÷ 105, which is one twenty-first of it.
When did VAT start in the UAE?
On 1 January 2018 at 5%, and the standard rate has not changed since.
What is the mandatory registration threshold?
Registration is required when taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 a year, and voluntary registration is allowed above AED 187,500.