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UAE VAT Calculator

Add or remove 5% UAE VAT from any amount — instant and free.

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UAE VAT Rate: 5%

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For guidance only. Always verify VAT treatment with the UAE Federal Tax Authority for zero-rated, exempt, or designated-zone supplies.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the UAE VAT rate?
The standard UAE Value Added Tax (VAT) rate is 5%, introduced by the Federal Tax Authority on 1 January 2018. It applies to most goods and services supplied in the UAE.
Which goods are exempt from VAT in UAE?
Certain supplies are zero-rated (0% VAT) — including exports outside the GCC, international transport, certain healthcare and education services, and the first sale of new residential property. A smaller set of supplies is fully exempt, such as residential leases, local passenger transport, and many financial services.
How do I calculate VAT on an invoice?
To add VAT: multiply the net amount by 5% (×0.05) to get the VAT, then add it to the net for the gross total. To remove VAT from a gross amount: divide by 1.05 to get the net price, then subtract the net from the gross to find the VAT portion.
Does VAT apply in free zones?
Most UAE free zones are treated like the mainland for VAT — supplies inside them are subject to 5% VAT. However, around 20 zones are designated as Designated Zones by Cabinet Decision, where supplies of goods between businesses can be treated as outside the scope of UAE VAT under specific conditions.
What is the VAT registration threshold in UAE?
Mandatory VAT registration applies when taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 in the previous 12 months or are expected to exceed it in the next 30 days. Voluntary registration is allowed once they exceed AED 187,500.

How it works

Value Added Tax was introduced in the United Arab Emirates on 1 January 2018 by the Federal Tax Authority at a standard rate of 5%, which remains the rate today. VAT applies to most goods and services consumed in the UAE. A small set of supplies are zero-rated (still taxable at 0%) — including exports outside the GCC implementing states, international transport, certain healthcare and education services, and the first sale of new residential property. A separate set is fully exempt — most notably residential leases, local passenger transport, and many financial services. Designated free zones can treat business-to-business goods supplies as outside scope under specific conditions. Businesses must register for VAT once their taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the previous twelve months, with voluntary registration allowed from AED 187,500. This calculator handles the two everyday cases: adding 5% VAT to a net amount, and extracting the VAT portion from a VAT-inclusive total.