UAE VAT Calculator
Add UAE VAT at the federal 5% rate to any net price — or remove VAT from a gross amount. Used for UAE invoices, FTA-compliant pricing, and GCC cross-border transactions. Instant net, VAT, and gross breakdown.
Add or remove UAE VAT at 5% — instantly shows net, VAT amount, and gross total.
Formula
Add VAT: Gross = Net × 1.05 | Remove VAT: Net = Gross ÷ 1.05
UAE VAT at 5% uses the same arithmetic as other global VAT systems. Multiply the net price by 1.05 to get the VAT-inclusive price. To extract the net from a VAT-inclusive amount, divide by 1.05. The VAT component is 1/21 of the VAT-inclusive total — a useful mental check.
Worked Example
Scenario: A Dubai-based consultancy invoices a client AED 50,000 for professional services. UAE VAT at 5% applies.
VAT = AED 50,000 × 5% = AED 2,500.00
Total = AED 50,000 + AED 2,500 = AED 52,500.00
UAE VAT invoices must include the supplier's TRN (Tax Registration Number), the tax amount in AED, and the tax rate applied. Invoices in foreign currencies must also show the AED equivalent at the prevailing exchange rate.
Common Mistakes
- Applying VAT to zero-rated or exempt supplies. Exports of goods and services, international transport, and certain healthcare and education services are zero-rated at 0% (VAT is charged at zero, but input tax credits can still be claimed). Residential property and bare land are exempt (no VAT, no input credit). Charging 5% on these categories is an error.
- Missing the TRN registration threshold. Businesses with taxable supplies exceeding AED 375,000 per year must register for VAT with the FTA. Voluntary registration is available at AED 187,500. Charging VAT before registration, or failing to register when required, both carry FTA penalties.
- Incorrect tax invoices. A UAE tax invoice must include the supplier's TRN, a sequential invoice number, the date of supply, a description of goods/services, the net amount, the VAT rate, and the VAT amount in AED. Simplified tax invoices (for transactions under AED 10,000) have a shorter required list. Non-compliant invoices cannot be used to recover input tax.
Guide
How to Use
- 1
Choose Add or Remove
Select Add VAT to calculate the VAT-inclusive price from a net amount, or Remove VAT to extract the net from a gross price.
- 2
Enter the amount in AED
Type the price in UAE Dirhams (AED). The calculation works for any value.
- 3
Click Calculate
The result shows the net amount, UAE VAT at 5%, and the VAT-inclusive total.
- 4
Check zero-rating or exemptions
If your supply may be zero-rated or exempt, verify with the FTA or a UAE tax advisor before applying VAT.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Next Steps