United Arab Emirates VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT in seconds. The standard rate in the United Arab Emirates is 5%.
Price including VAT
AED 105.00
- Net amount
- AED 100.00
- VAT at 5%
- AED 5.00
- Gross amount
- AED 105.00
United Arab Emirates VAT rates
| Rate | What it applies to |
|---|---|
| 5% | Standard rate: most goods and services |
Zero rate: exports, international transport, first sale of new homes, some health care and education, crude oil and gas. Exempt: some financial services, resale and rental of homes, bare land, local passenger transport.
How to calculate VAT in the United Arab Emirates
- To add VAT: price before tax × 1.05 = price including tax. For example, 100.00 × 1.05 = 105.00.
- To remove VAT: price including tax ÷ 1.05 = price before tax. For example, 105.00 ÷ 1.05 = 100.00.
- The tax inside a price that includes it: price including tax × 5 ÷ 105. For 105.00 that is 5.00.
Registering for VAT and invoicing
- When to register
- AED 375,000 taxable supplies a year (voluntary from AED 187,500).
- Local name
- Value Added Tax
Recent changes and things to know
Rate has been 5% since VAT started in 2018.
United Arab Emirates VAT: frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in the United Arab Emirates?
The standard VAT rate in the United Arab Emirates is 5%.
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the price before tax by 1.05. For example, 100 plus 5% VAT is 105.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.05. For example, 105.00 including 5% VAT is 100.00 before tax. Do not just take 5% off the total, because that gives the wrong answer.
When do I have to register for VAT in the United Arab Emirates?
AED 375,000 taxable supplies a year (voluntary from AED 187,500).
Is this VAT calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to BunnyDoc.
Sources
Rates checked in October 2026. Tax rates and rules change, and what you charge depends on what you sell and to whom, so check the official sources above or ask an accountant. This page is general information, not tax advice.
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