UAE VAT Calculator (5%)
Add 5% VAT to a price, or take VAT out of a total, for the UAE.
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VAT in the UAE
- Standard rate: 5% since 1 January 2018.
- Mandatory registration above AED 375,000 a year; voluntary from AED 187,500.
- Some supplies are zero-rated (such as exports) or exempt (such as some residential property).
Worked example
AED 1,000 before VATVAT 5%: AED 50.00 · Total: AED 1,050.00Going back: AED 1,050.00 ÷ 1.05 = AED 1,000.00 before VAT
Questions people ask
What is the VAT rate in the UAE?
5%, managed by the Federal Tax Authority.
How do I calculate VAT from a total in the UAE?
Divide the total by 1.05 to get the price before VAT.
What is the UAE VAT registration threshold?
AED 375,000 a year, with voluntary registration from AED 187,500.