Price before VAT
VAT = net × 0.05. Total = net × 1.05.
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UAE VAT calculator
Add 5% VAT to a net amount or remove VAT from an inclusive price. See the before-tax amount, VAT, and total instantly.
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Official method
Add 5%, or divide by 1.05
The Federal Tax Authority Taxable Person Guide states that standard-rate VAT is 5%. Add VAT by multiplying the net amount by 5%. For a VAT-inclusive amount, the VAT portion is the total divided by 21; subtract it to get the net amount. The official UAE VAT page confirms the 5% rate and registration thresholds.
VAT-inclusive price
Net = total ÷ 1.05. VAT = total ÷ 21.
Rounding
Results display to two decimal places. Keep full-precision records and follow FTA tax-invoice rounding requirements in accounting systems.
TRN note: the FTA tax-invoice checklist requires the supplier’s Tax Registration Number to appear on a valid tax invoice. Verify a supplier’s TRN through the FTA before relying on it. This calculator does not determine taxability or replace tax advice.
Common questions
UAE VAT FAQ
What is the standard VAT rate in the UAE?
Five percent for standard-rated supplies. Some supplies are zero-rated, exempt, or outside the scope of UAE VAT.
How do I remove 5% VAT?
Divide the inclusive price by 1.05 for the net amount, or divide the inclusive price by 21 to isolate VAT.
When is UAE VAT registration mandatory?
A UAE-based business generally must register above AED 375,000 in taxable supplies and imports. Voluntary registration is generally available above AED 187,500, subject to detailed FTA rules.
Does a tax invoice need a TRN?
Yes. The FTA checklist includes the supplier’s TRN among the required tax-invoice particulars.
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