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UAE VAT Calculator Planning Guide

Add or remove UAE VAT using standard, zero, or custom rates with clear net, VAT, and gross price results.

FormulaVAT = net price x rate; gross price = net price + VAT; net price = gross price / (1 + rate)

Formula

UAE VAT add/remove formulas

This calculator applies the VAT rate you select and does not determine taxable supply, zero-rating, exemption, reverse charge, or filing treatment.

VAT = net price x rate; gross price = net price + VAT; net price = gross price / (1 + rate)

At 5% VAT, 1,000 before VAT has 50 VAT and a gross price of 1,050.

SourcesThis profile covers a simplified UAE VAT add/remove calculation using a selected VAT rate. The default standard-rate scenario uses 5% VAT, with zero and custom options for scenarios the user has already verified.

Sources and assumptions

UAE VAT source notes

This profile covers a simplified UAE VAT add/remove calculation using a selected VAT rate. The default standard-rate scenario uses 5% VAT, with zero and custom options for scenarios the user has already verified.

Effective year
2026
Last verified
2026-05-29

This calculator applies the VAT rate you select and does not determine taxable supply, zero-rating, exemption, reverse charge, or filing treatment.

Official and reference sources

Assumptions

  • The user selects the VAT rate that applies to the supply.
  • Exclusive mode treats the entered amount as before VAT.
  • Inclusive mode treats the entered amount as already including VAT.
  • The same VAT rate applies to the whole amount.

Not included

  • Zero-rated, exempt, reverse-charge, import, export, designated zone, and special-sector VAT rules.
  • Input tax recovery, registration, return filing, tax invoices, penalties, and voluntary disclosures.
  • Emirate-specific fees, customs duties, excise tax, and non-VAT charges.
FAQ6 common questions for this calculator.

FAQs

What VAT rate does this calculator use by default?+

It defaults to the common 5% UAE VAT scenario and also offers zero and custom-rate options.

Can the UAE VAT calculator remove VAT from an inclusive price?+

Yes. In the UAE VAT calculator, choose VAT-inclusive mode to separate the gross amount into the pre-VAT price and the VAT amount.

How does the UAE VAT Calculator calculate the result?+

For the UAE VAT Calculator, it uses the UAE VAT add/remove formulas: VAT = net price x rate; gross price = net price + VAT; net price = gross price / (1 + rate). At 5% VAT, 1,000 before VAT has 50 VAT and a gross price of 1,050.

What information do I need to use the UAE VAT Calculator?+

For the UAE VAT Calculator, enter standard, zero, or custom rates. Keep the units consistent with the calculator fields and compare your setup with the worked example on the page.

How accurate is the UAE VAT Calculator?+

UAE VAT Calculator is accurate for the rates, amounts, dates, and rules entered. It uses the UAE VAT add/remove formulas shown on this page. Real products can differ because of fees, taxes, contract terms, or changing official thresholds.

What should I check before using the UAE VAT Calculator result?+

For the UAE VAT Calculator, check standard, zero, or custom rates, then compare the UAE VAT add/remove formulas and worked example with the contract or source you will rely on. Fees, tax year, currency, and payment timing can change the final decision.

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How to use the UAE VAT Calculator

Add or remove UAE VAT using standard, zero, or custom rates with clear net, VAT, and gross price results. The page also explains the UAE VAT add/remove formulas and shows a practical example: At 5% VAT, 1,000 before VAT has 50 VAT and a gross price of 1,050.

  1. 1

    Enter your details

    Enter standard, zero, or custom rates with clear net, VAT, and gross price results, then complete any other fields shown in the calculator.

  2. 2

    Check the calculation

    Review the result alongside the UAE VAT add/remove formulas: VAT = net price x rate; gross price = net price + VAT; net price = gross price / (1 + rate).

  3. 3

    Compare scenarios

    Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the UAE VAT Calculator result before you use the estimate.