UAE VAT Example: Extracting VAT From a VAT-Inclusive Price
October 23, 2026
A worked example extracting VAT from a VAT-inclusive UAE price: a product priced at AED 1,050, VAT-inclusive.
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- VAT-exclusive price: 1,050 ÷ 1.05 = AED 1,000
- VAT amount: 1,050 − 1,000 = AED 50
Common Mistake to Avoid
Multiplying the VAT-inclusive price by 5% directly (1,050 × 0.05 = AED 52.50) gives the wrong VAT amount — the 5% rate applies to the VAT-exclusive base, not the VAT-inclusive total, so dividing first is the correct approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the VAT-exclusive price for a AED 1,050 VAT-inclusive item?
AED 1,000 (1,050 ÷ 1.05).
What's the VAT amount in this example?
AED 50 (the difference between AED 1,050 and AED 1,000).
Why can't I just multiply the inclusive price by 5%?
Because 5% applies to the VAT-exclusive base, not the VAT-inclusive total — multiplying the inclusive price directly overstates the VAT amount.
What's the correct formula to extract VAT?
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.05 to get the VAT-exclusive price, then subtract to find the VAT amount.