UAE VAT Calculator in AED

Calculate standard-rated VAT, extract VAT from tax-inclusive prices, prepare invoice totals and review UAE registration thresholds.

VAT calculation

Select the required method. The standard UAE VAT rate is pre-set at 5%, with editable treatment for zero-rated and exempt supplies.

Net amount before VAT (AED)

VAT treatment

Custom VAT rate (%)

Quantity

Discount before VAT (AED)

Additional taxable charges (AED)

VAT-inclusive amount (AED)

VAT rate

Custom VAT rate (%)

Number of identical items

Taxable supplies and imports – previous 12 months (AED)

Expected taxable supplies and imports – next 30 days (AED)

Taxable expenses – previous 12 months (AED)

Business residency

Business makes only zero-rated supplies
Registration exceptions or exemptions can be fact-specific and require FTA review.

VAT calculation formulas

VAT-exclusive: VAT = net taxable amount × VAT rate.
Total including VAT = net taxable amount + VAT.
For a 5% VAT-inclusive price: VAT = inclusive amount × 5 ÷ 105.
Net amount from a 5% inclusive price = inclusive amount ÷ 1.05.
Discounts normally reduce the taxable consideration where legally valid and properly documented.
Zero-rated supplies carry 0% VAT; exempt supplies are not treated as zero-rated.

Registration thresholds

Mandatory registration threshold: AED 375,000.
Voluntary registration threshold: AED 187,500.
Mandatory test considers the previous 12 months or expected next 30 days.
Voluntary registration may also consider taxable expenses.
The AED 375,000 threshold does not apply in the same way to foreign businesses.
VAT returns and payment are generally due within 28 days after the tax period.

Relevant UAE VAT framework

Law or provision	Relevance
Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on VAT, as amended	Primary UAE VAT law governing taxable supplies, imports, registration, tax calculation, input tax, invoices, adjustments, returns and payment.
Article 3	Provides the standard VAT rate of 5% unless a supply is zero-rated or exempt under the legislation.
Articles 13–19	Address mandatory and voluntary registration, tax groups, deregistration and related registration rules.
Articles 45 and 46	Set out categories of zero-rated and exempt supplies, subject to detailed statutory conditions.
Articles 65 and 67	Concern tax invoices and the date of issuance, together with requirements prescribed by the Executive Regulation.
Cabinet Decision No. 52 of 2017, Executive Regulation, as amended	Contains detailed rules on place and date of supply, zero-rating, exemptions, invoices, records, input tax recovery and adjustments.
Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 on Tax Procedures	Governs procedural matters including records, filings, assessments, audits, objections and penalties.

Important limitations

Special review may be required for designated zones, exports, international transport, healthcare, education, residential and commercial property, financial services, imports, reverse charge, margin schemes, bad-debt relief, mixed-use input tax, agent or principal arrangements, vouchers, deemed supplies, related parties and transitional adjustments.

Tax disclaimer: This calculator is an educational arithmetic tool, not an FTA ruling, tax invoice, VAT return or professional tax opinion. Confirm the place and date of supply, VAT treatment, registration status, invoice requirements and input-tax entitlement under the current UAE legislation before reliance.

UAE VAT Calculation Summary

AED • The Business Explore

Total including VATAED 0.00

Calculation type–

Taxable amountAED 0.00

VAT amountAED 0.00

VAT rate5%

Registration statusNot assessed

Calculation date–

Component	AED value

Educational estimate only.

Not an FTA ruling, tax invoice, VAT return or professional tax opinion.