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UAE VAT Calculator
Add 5% VAT to a net figure, or work the VAT back out of a VAT-inclusive price.
Net
AED 1,000.00
VAT (5%)
AED 50.00
Gross
AED 1,050.00
UAE VAT is charged at a standard 5%. Some supplies are zero-rated or exempt (certain exports, healthcare, education, residential property). An estimate for everyday invoicing — not tax advice.
Frequently asked
- How do I calculate 5% VAT in the UAE?
- To add VAT, multiply the net amount by 0.05 and add it to the net (or multiply the net by 1.05 for the gross). To extract VAT from a VAT-inclusive price, divide the gross by 1.05 to get the net, then subtract to find the VAT.
- What is the standard UAE VAT rate?
- The UAE standard VAT rate is 5%, introduced in January 2018. It applies to most goods and services unless they are specifically zero-rated or exempt.
- What is zero-rated or exempt from UAE VAT?
- Certain supplies are zero-rated (such as qualifying exports, international transport, and some healthcare and education), while others are exempt (such as certain financial services and residential property). These are charged at 0% rather than the standard 5%.