What is the VAT rate in the UAE?

The standard UAE VAT rate is 5%. It applies to most goods and services, with some items zero-rated or exempt. Confirm the treatment of your specific supplies with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).

How do I add 5% VAT to a price?

Multiply the net amount by 0.05 to get the VAT, then add it to the net. For example, AED 100 + 5% VAT = AED 5 VAT, giving a total of AED 105. This calculator does it for you.

How do I remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive price?

Divide the total by 1.05 to get the net amount, then subtract it from the total to get the VAT. For example, AED 105 ÷ 1.05 = AED 100 net, so the VAT was AED 5. Switch this tool to 'Remove VAT' to do it automatically.

Is VAT 5% in Dubai as well as the rest of the UAE?

Yes. VAT in the UAE is a federal tax set at 5%, so the rate is the same in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and every other emirate — there is no separate emirate-level VAT rate. This calculator works for a business anywhere in the UAE.

When must a UAE business register for VAT?

VAT registration is mandatory once your taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 in a 12-month period, and voluntary from AED 187,500. Check the current thresholds on the FTA website.

UAE VAT Calculator (5%) — add or remove VAT

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Total (incl. VAT)AED 0.00

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UAE VAT, in plain English

The UAE charges 5% VAT on most goods and services. If you're registered for VAT, you add 5% to your prices, collect it from customers, and pay it to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) — less the VAT you paid on your own business purchases (input VAT). This calculator handles both directions: adding VAT to a net price, or working out the VAT already baked into a total.

You must register for VAT once your taxable supplies pass AED 375,000 in a year (voluntary from AED 187,500), then file a VAT 201 return — usually every quarter. This tool is for quick estimates; always confirm the exact treatment of your supplies with the FTA.

5% VAT at a glance

A few worked examples of adding 5% VAT to a net price. VAT is a federal tax, so these figures apply the same in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and across the UAE.

Net (before VAT)	VAT at 5%	Total (incl. VAT)
AED 100.00	AED 5.00	AED 105.00
AED 500.00	AED 25.00	AED 525.00
AED 1,000.00	AED 50.00	AED 1,050.00
AED 2,500.00	AED 125.00	AED 2,625.00
AED 10,000.00	AED 500.00	AED 10,500.00

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UAE VAT calculator

UAE VAT, in plain English

5% VAT at a glance

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Stop calculating VAT by hand