UAE VAT Calculator (5%)

Add or remove 5% VAT from an amount

About UAE VAT Calculator

The standard UAE VAT rate has been 5% since 1 January 2018. Use this calculator to add VAT to a net price or take VAT out of a VAT-inclusive price. Source: Federal Tax Authority, Value Added Tax. Last checked 21 October 2026.

Formula

Add VAT: total = net x 1.05. Remove VAT: net = inclusive price / 1.05.

How It Works

Choose Add VAT or Remove VAT.
Enter the amount.
Read net, VAT and total.

Examples

Calculation	Expression	Result
Add VAT to AED 100	100 x 1.05	AED 105
Remove VAT from AED 105	105 / 1.05	net AED 100, VAT AED 5

Tips

VAT is 4.7619% of a VAT-inclusive price.
Some supplies are zero-rated or exempt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT rate in the UAE?

5% since 1 January 2018.

How do I work out the VAT inside a receipt total?

Divide the total by 1.05 to get the net price; the difference is the VAT. For AED 105, net is AED 100 and VAT is AED 5.

When must a business register for VAT?

Mandatory above AED 375,000 of taxable supplies and imports per year; voluntary above AED 187,500 (Federal Tax Authority).