UAE 5% VAT calculator (FTA)
Add or extract 5% UAE VAT from invoices, prices and transactions online. Complies with Federal Tax Authority regulations. Free tool.
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About this tool
Calculate UAE 5% Value Added Tax. Add VAT to net prices or extract VAT and pre-tax amounts from total receipts.
How to use it
- 1 Enter your price or invoice total in UAE Dirhams (AED).
- 2 Select calculation direction: Add VAT (exclusive to inclusive) or Extract VAT (inclusive to exclusive).
- 3 Select 5% standard rate or 0% zero-rated for qualified international exports.
- 4 Review the breakdown of pre-tax net amount, VAT payable, and final gross amount.
Questions
When was VAT introduced in the UAE?
The UAE introduced a standard 5% VAT rate on January 1, 2018 across all Emirates.
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.
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