How do I add 5% VAT?
Multiply the price by 0.05 to get the VAT, then add it to the price. Or multiply by 1.05 in one step.
How do I remove VAT from a total?
Divide the total by 1.05. Do not subtract 5%, because 5% of the total is not the same as the VAT that was added.
Questions people ask
Is this calculator stored or sent anywhere?
No. The sum runs in your browser.
What is the VAT rate in the UAE?
The standard rate is 5%, set by Article 3 of the VAT Decree-Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017). Some supplies are taxed at 0% or are exempt.
What is the difference between 0% and exempt?
Zero-rated supplies are still taxable supplies, charged at 0%. Examples in the original Decree-Law include exports and some international transport. Exempt supplies, such as vacant land, are outside the tax charge. The two are treated differently, so check which one applies before you choose 0% in this calculator.
Does this calculator know if my sale is zero-rated or exempt?
No. You choose the rate. The Decree-Law text we checked is the original 2017 version, which may have been amended since, so confirm with the Federal Tax Authority for your case.
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General information, not tax or legal advice. Check current rules with the Federal Tax Authority.