How do I calculate 5% VAT from a total that includes VAT?

Divide the total by 1.05 to get the net amount, or by 21 to get the VAT. AED 1,050 including VAT is AED 1,000 net plus AED 50 VAT.

When does a UAE business have to register for VAT?

When its taxable supplies in the past 12 months exceed AED 375,000, or are expected to exceed it in the next 30 days. It may register voluntarily from AED 187,500. Non-resident suppliers generally register whatever their turnover when no one else accounts for the tax.

What must a UAE tax invoice show?

The words "Tax Invoice"; the supplier's name, address and TRN; the recipient's name, address and TRN if registered; a sequential number; the date; a description; quantity, unit price, rate and amount payable in AED; any discount; and the VAT amount in AED. The UAE tax invoice generator lays these out.

When can I issue a simplified tax invoice?

When the recipient is not VAT-registered, or is registered and the consideration is AED 10,000 or less. A tax invoice must be issued within 14 days of the supply.

When does e-invoicing start in the UAE?

Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more must implement it by 1 January 2027, other businesses by 1 July 2027, and government entities by 1 October 2027. From those dates a PDF made in a browser is not a valid e-invoice for businesses in scope.

Does this calculate UAE corporate tax?

No. Corporate tax is a separate tax on business profits (9% on taxable income above AED 375,000). This page covers VAT only.

Is my data sent anywhere?

No. The calculation runs entirely in your browser and nothing is uploaded.

UAE VAT calculator (5%)

UAE VAT is a 5% tax on most supplies of goods and services, charged by businesses registered with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and shown on a tax invoice with the supplier's tax registration number (TRN).

Add 5% UAE VAT to a price or extract it from a VAT-inclusive total in dirhams, with the FTA registration thresholds and tax invoice rules explained.

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UAE VAT rate and registration thresholds as published by the Federal Tax Authority, and the e-invoicing dates in Ministerial Decisions 243 and 244 of 2025 as amended. Reviewed 30 October 2026.

The calculator applies the rate you choose. Whether a supply is standard-rated, zero-rated or exempt depends on the UAE VAT law for that product or service.

Last reviewed 30 Oct 2026

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Result

Net amountAED 100.00

VAT at 5%AED 5.00

Gross amountAED 105.00

Rate used5% standard rate

Registration thresholds apply to resident businesses. Non-resident suppliers generally must register whatever their turnover when no one else in the country accounts for the VAT.

A 2026 amendment to the GCC VAT Agreement makes 5% a minimum rate and lets each state set its own. No state had announced a change by 30 October 2026.

GCC VAT rates and registration thresholds (resident businesses)

Country	Standard rate	In force since	Mandatory registration	Voluntary registration
United Arab Emirates	5%	1 Jan 2018	AED 375,000	AED 187,500
Saudi Arabia	15%	1 Jul 2020	SAR 375,000	SAR 187,500
Bahrain	10%	1 Jan 2022	BHD 37,500	BHD 18,750
Oman	5%	16 Apr 2021	OMR 38,500	OMR 19,250

Country: United Arab Emirates (AED)
VAT rate: 5% (standard rate)
Calculation: VAT added to a net amount
Net amount: AED 100.00
VAT: AED 5.00
Gross amount: AED 105.00
Rates in United Arab Emirates: standard 5%
VAT registration (resident businesses): mandatory above AED 375,000 of taxable supplies in the past 12 months, or expected in the next 30 days; voluntary from AED 187,500.
Rates reviewed 30 Oct 2026.

Country: United Arab Emirates (AED)
VAT rate: 5% (standard rate)
Calculation: VAT added to a net amount
Net amount: AED 100.00
VAT: AED 5.00
Gross amount: AED 105.00
Rates in United Arab Emirates: standard 5%
VAT registration (resident businesses): mandatory above AED 375,000 of taxable supplies in the past 12 months, or expected in the next 30 days; voluntary from AED 187,500.
Rates reviewed 30 Oct 2026.

Examples

Add 5% VAT

AED 1,000 net: VAT AED 50, total AED 1,050.

Extract VAT from a total

AED 2,100 including VAT: net = 2,100 ÷ 1.05 = AED 2,000, VAT AED 100. At 5%, the VAT is one twenty-first of a VAT-inclusive price.

Small amounts

AED 19.99 net: VAT 19.99 × 0.05 = 0.9995, which rounds to AED 1.00, total AED 20.99.

Registration threshold

A resident business with AED 400,000 of taxable supplies in the last 12 months is over the AED 375,000 mandatory threshold. Between AED 187,500 and AED 375,000 it may register voluntarily.

How to use it

Keep the country set to United Arab Emirates, with the standard 5% rate.
Enter the amount in dirhams.
Choose Add VAT to work up from a net price, or Remove VAT to work back from a VAT-inclusive total.
Read the net amount, VAT and total, then copy, download or print them.

Questions

How do I calculate 5% VAT from a total that includes VAT?: Divide the total by 1.05 to get the net amount, or by 21 to get the VAT. AED 1,050 including VAT is AED 1,000 net plus AED 50 VAT.
When does a UAE business have to register for VAT?: When its taxable supplies in the past 12 months exceed AED 375,000, or are expected to exceed it in the next 30 days. It may register voluntarily from AED 187,500. Non-resident suppliers generally register whatever their turnover when no one else accounts for the tax.
What must a UAE tax invoice show?: The words "Tax Invoice"; the supplier's name, address and TRN; the recipient's name, address and TRN if registered; a sequential number; the date; a description; quantity, unit price, rate and amount payable in AED; any discount; and the VAT amount in AED. The UAE tax invoice generator lays these out.
When can I issue a simplified tax invoice?: When the recipient is not VAT-registered, or is registered and the consideration is AED 10,000 or less. A tax invoice must be issued within 14 days of the supply.
When does e-invoicing start in the UAE?: Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more must implement it by 1 January 2027, other businesses by 1 July 2027, and government entities by 1 October 2027. From those dates a PDF made in a browser is not a valid e-invoice for businesses in scope.
Does this calculate UAE corporate tax?: No. Corporate tax is a separate tax on business profits (9% on taxable income above AED 375,000). This page covers VAT only.
Is my data sent anywhere?: No. The calculation runs entirely in your browser and nothing is uploaded.

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