VAT (Value Added Tax) has applied to most goods and services in the UAE since 1 January 2018, at a standard rate of 5%. Whether you're pricing a product, checking a supplier invoice, or reconciling your books, the same two questions come up constantly: how much VAT do I add to this price, and how much VAT is hidden inside a total I've already been quoted? This calculator answers both.
VAT Calculator
Add VAT to a net amount, or extract it from a VAT-inclusive total.
Not sure if you should even be charging VAT?
Adding VAT to a price only matters once you're registered — and registration itself has thresholds. If you're growing fast or unsure where you stand, check our free VAT eligibility checker to see whether registration is mandatory, optional, or not yet available for your business.
Frequently asked questions
The standard VAT rate in the UAE is 5%, introduced under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017. It applies to most goods and services, though some supplies are zero-rated (like exports and certain healthcare and education) or fully exempt (like some financial services and residential rents).
Multiply the net amount by 5% (0.05) to get the VAT amount, then add that to the net amount for the gross total. For example, AED 1,000 net + AED 50 VAT = AED 1,050 gross.
Divide the VAT-inclusive (gross) total by 1.05 to get the net amount. For example, AED 1,050 gross ÷ 1.05 = AED 1,000 net, meaning AED 50 of that total was VAT.
No. While 5% applies to most standard-rated supplies, certain categories are zero-rated (0% VAT but still VAT-registered, like exports outside the GCC) or exempt (no VAT charged and no input VAT recovery, like most residential leases and certain financial services). The correct treatment depends on the specific supply.
Registration is mandatory once your taxable turnover exceeds AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months, or is expected to in the next 30 days. Voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500. Use our free VAT eligibility checker to see where your business stands.