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VAT calculator › United Arab Emirates

VAT calculator for the UAE

Add or remove VAT at 5% or any other the UAE rate.

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AED

Without VAT

AED 100.00

VAT at 5%

AED 5.00

With VAT

AED 105.00

AED 100.00 × 5% = AED 5.00 VAT. AED 100.00 × 1.05 = AED 105.00.

VAT rates in the UAE

RateAED 100.00 net becomesVAT inside AED 100.00 gross
5% (standard)AED 105.00AED 4.76

Worked examples at 5%

  • Adding VAT: AED 250.00 × 1.05 = AED 262.50 (AED 12.50 VAT).
  • Removing VAT: AED 250.00 ÷ 1.05 = AED 238.10 (AED 11.90 VAT).

Invoicing with VAT

If you're registered for VAT, your invoices need to show the amount without tax, the rate and the VAT separately. Our free invoice generator works it out and lays it out for you.

Questions people ask

›What is the VAT rate in the UAE?

The standard rate is 5%. Rates checked October 2026.

›How do I add 5% VAT?

Multiply the net price by 1.05. For example, AED 100.00 becomes AED 105.00, of which AED 5.00 is VAT.

›How do I remove 5% VAT from a price?

Divide the gross price by 1.05. For example, AED 100.00 including VAT is AED 95.24 without it, so the VAT is AED 4.76.