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VAT calculator in United Arab Emirates

VAT calculator in United Arab Emirates
Estimate VAT amount, net (before VAT), and total (after VAT) with options for VAT-inclusive prices, imports, and reverse charge.
Calculate VAT and total from a net amount.
Results
Base amount0,00 AED
VAT0,00 AED
Total0,00 AED
Rate5 %
Formula
Standard-rated (5%): if VAT-exclusive, VAT = base x 0.05 and total = base + VAT. If VAT-inclusive, VAT = total x 0.05 / 1.05 and base = total - VAT. Zero-rated/exempt/out of scope: VAT = 0. Import VAT base = customs value + duties + excise + fees. Reverse charge: output VAT = base x 0.05; input VAT recoverable depends on recovery %.

Examples

Standard-rated domestic sale (VAT added)
Amount 1,000 AED, VAT-exclusive, standard 5%: VAT = 50 AED, total = 1,050 AED.
Import of goods (non-registered, VAT at import)
Customs value 10,000 AED + duty 500 AED = VAT base 10,500 AED; VAT = 525 AED.
UAE VAT (value-added tax) is a consumption tax introduced at a standard rate of 5% and generally applies to most goods and services supplied in the UAE, as well as imports. In practice, the VAT you pay depends on whether the price is VAT-exclusive (VAT added on top) or VAT-inclusive (VAT already included in the sticker price). For VAT-inclusive prices, you can extract VAT using: VAT = Total × 0.05 ÷ 1.05. Some transactions are zero-rated (0%)—for example, certain exports and international transport—meaning VAT is charged at 0% but treated as taxable under the law. Other transactions are exempt, such as certain financial services, many residential property supplies, vacant land, and local passenger transport. For imports, UAE rules calculate VAT on an import value that generally includes customs value plus customs duty and excise (if any). This calculator helps you estimate VAT quickly, but official invoices and customs declarations can differ due to documentation requirements, valuation methods, and specific conditions set out in executive regulations.

FAQs

What’s the UAE VAT rate today?

The UAE’s standard VAT rate is 5%.

When do I use 0% (zero-rated) instead of exempt?

Use 0% only if the supply falls into a zero-rated category (e.g., certain exports/international transport). Exempt supplies are a different list (e.g., certain financial services, residential buildings in many cases).

If a price already includes VAT, how do I find the VAT portion?

Use: VAT = Total × 0.05 ÷ 1.05 and Net = Total − VAT.

If a seller is not VAT-registered, can they charge VAT?

Generally, VAT is charged on taxable supplies by tax-registered businesses; if the seller isn’t registered, VAT typically shouldn’t be charged.

How is VAT calculated on imported goods?

Import VAT is generally calculated on customs value (incl. insurance/freight) plus customs duty and excise (if any) and related fees.

What is the “reverse charge” and when might it matter?

In certain cases (commonly for VAT-registered importers), you self-account for VAT as if you supplied the goods/services to yourself, reporting it in your VAT return.

Why might my result differ from the tax invoice?

Invoices may apply specific rounding rules, discounts, bundled pricing, or tax treatments; and zero-rated/exempt classification can depend on conditions in executive regulations.

Do designated zones (“Designated Areas”) mean no VAT?

Not automatically. The law allows certain designated areas (meeting conditions) to be treated as outside the State with exceptions and special rules—so VAT may still apply depending on what’s supplied and where it goes.

Is residential rent always VAT-free?

Many residential building supplies are exempt, but there are specific zero-rated first-supply cases and other conditions.

Are exports always 0%?

Exports can be zero-rated when they meet the legal definition/conditions (direct or indirect export outside the applying states, with supporting evidence).

Note: This calculator provides an estimate. Rates can vary by region and change over time. It is not tax advice.

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Sources

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