UAE VAT calculator. Both directions.

Add 5% to a net price, or work backwards from a VAT-inclusive total to find the tax inside it.

AED
Standard rate 5% · registration is mandatory above AED 375,000 of taxable supplies a year, and voluntary above AED 187,500.

Total including VAT

AED 1,050

AED 50 of VAT at 5%

Price before VAT
AED 1,000
VAT
AED 50
Total
AED 1,050

Where these figures come from

Last checked against the source: 21 August 2026

What this does not cover

  • Zero-rated supplies such as exports and certain healthcare, education and real estate.
  • Exempt supplies, on which no VAT is charged and input tax cannot be recovered.
  • The tourist refund scheme and any profit-margin or reverse-charge schemes.

Questions

What is the VAT rate in the UAE?

Five per cent. It has applied since 1 January 2018 and is charged on most goods and services.

How do I remove VAT from a total?

Divide the VAT-inclusive total by 1.05. Taking 5% off the total instead is the common mistake — on a total of AED 105 it gives AED 5.25 of VAT rather than the correct AED 5.

When must a business register for VAT?

Registration is mandatory once taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 a year. A business below that but above AED 187,500 may register voluntarily.

Is everything charged at 5%?

No. Some supplies are zero-rated or exempt — exports, certain healthcare and education, and some real estate among them. This calculator applies the standard rate only.