VAT maths
Note: Educational estimate for planning. Confirm final amounts on official channels.
What this UAE VAT Calculator does
5% flat, running in two directions depending on the starting point: add it to a net amount, or pull it out of a gross price already on an invoice. One field, one mode toggle, both directions covered.
For the everyday moment — checking whether an invoice's VAT line is right, or working out what to charge including VAT when quoting a client.
Why people search for UAE VAT Calculator
Freelancers and small business owners search this constantly, adding 5% to a net quote without doing the arithmetic by hand each time.
Consumers and expense-reporting employees search it the other way — pulling VAT out of a gross receipt for a claim or personal budget.
How UAE VAT works (educational)
Adding: gross = net × 1.05, VAT = net × 0.05. Extracting: VAT = gross × 5 ÷ 105, net = gross − VAT. Divide by 105, not 100 — the 5% is already inside the gross figure, and dividing by 100 overstates the VAT amount.
How to use this calculator
- Choose whether you're adding VAT to a net amount or extracting it from a gross amount.
- Enter the AED amount.
- Tap Calculate to see the VAT amount and the other figure.
- Use "Add" mode when quoting a client a VAT-inclusive price.
- Use "Extract" mode when checking an invoice or receipt that already includes VAT.
- Confirm your specific VAT treatment with the FTA for business filings.
Worked examples
VAT = 50, gross = 1,050.
VAT = 1,050 × 5/105 = 50, net = 1,000 — the reverse of the case above.
VAT = 500 × 5/105 ≈ 23.81, net ≈ 476.19 — not simply 5% of 500.
Tips to save money or avoid mistakes
- Extracting from a gross price? Divide by 105, not 100 — 100 overstates the VAT.
- Some goods and services are zero-rated or exempt — confirm the category before assuming 5% applies.
- Keep invoices showing VAT separately for expense claims or FTA reporting.
- Registered business? Confirm final VAT treatment with the FTA or an accountant — this covers standard-rate maths only.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I divide by 105, not 100, when extracting VAT from a gross price?
Because the 5% is already included inside the gross figure — dividing by 100 instead of 105 overstates the VAT amount. The correct formula is VAT = gross × 5 ÷ 105.
Is UAE VAT always exactly 5%?
5% is the standard UAE VAT rate for most goods and services, though some categories are zero-rated or exempt — confirm the treatment for your specific goods or services with the FTA.
Should I use Add or Extract mode for a client quote?
Use Add mode when you have a net price and need to show the VAT-inclusive total to quote a client; use Extract mode when you already have a VAT-inclusive gross figure and need to find the net amount and VAT portion.
Can I use this for VAT return filing?
This tool handles the basic add/extract maths only. For actual VAT return filing, use the FTA's EmaraTax portal and confirm your specific input/output VAT treatment.
Why did my invoice's VAT line not match a simple 5% calculation?
If the invoice shows a gross price with VAT already included, extracting VAT requires dividing by 105 rather than simply taking 5% of the gross figure — a common source of small discrepancies.
Do you store my numbers?
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer: Educational estimate based on published FTA VAT rules. Confirm on official portals before paying or filing. Not legal, tax, immigration or government advice. Not affiliated with UAE authorities.