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UAE VAT calculator

Calculate UAE 5% Value Added Tax. Add VAT to net prices or extract VAT from invoice totals instantly according to Federal Tax Authority rules.

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AED
Federal Tax Authority (FTA) standard rate
Add 5% forward or reverse calculate pre-tax amount
Quick presets:
VAT Amount ()

Net Amount (Excl. VAT)

FTA VAT (5%)

Total Invoice (Incl. VAT)

About this tool

Calculate UAE 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) regulated by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Quickly add 5% VAT to net prices or reverse extract VAT and pre-tax amounts from total customer receipts and tax invoices.

How to use it

  1. 1 Enter your price or invoice total in UAE Dirhams (AED).
  2. 2 Select calculation direction: Add VAT (exclusive to inclusive) or Extract VAT (inclusive to exclusive).
  3. 3 Select 5% standard rate or 0% zero-rated for qualified international exports.
  4. 4 Review the breakdown of pre-tax net amount, VAT payable, and final gross amount.

Questions

What is the standard VAT rate in the UAE?

The standard VAT rate across all seven Emirates in the UAE is 5%, implemented by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) since January 1, 2018.

How do I extract 5% VAT from an invoice total in UAE?

To remove 5% UAE VAT from a gross amount, divide the total by 1.05. The result is the pre-tax net amount, and subtracting it from the total yields the VAT amount.

Is my data uploaded?

No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.

Is this tool free?

Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.