Add or extract 5% VAT — based on current UAE rules. Adjust the inputs and press Calculate.
Fill in the form and press Calculate to see your result here.
The UAE introduced Value Added Tax on 1 January 2018 at a standard rate of 5%, administered by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017. Most goods and services sold in the UAE carry this 5% unless they fall under a zero-rated or VAT-exempt category, such as certain healthcare, education, international transport and specific financial services.
VAT = Net amount × 5% · Total = Net amount + VAT
Net amount = Total ÷ 1.05 · VAT = Total − Net amount
Yes. VAT is a federal tax administered by the Federal Tax Authority and applies at the same 5% standard rate across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the other Emirates.
Some categories are zero-rated (0%, e.g. certain exports) or exempt (e.g. specific financial services and bare land). Check current FTA guidance for your specific case.
Businesses with taxable supplies above the FTA's mandatory registration threshold must register. This tool calculates VAT on a transaction; it does not provide registration advice.