Calculate UAE VAT in Seconds

Use the calculator above to instantly add or subtract 5% VAT on any amount in AED. Whether you're pricing an invoice, checking a supplier's bill, or estimating your quarterly VAT liability, this tool gives you an accurate, FTA-aligned result in one click.

How to Use This VAT Calculator

1. Enter the amount in AED.
2. Choose the applicable VAT rate — 5% standard or 0% zero-rated.
3. Select Add VAT if your amount excludes VAT, or Subtract VAT if your amount already includes VAT.
4. Click Calculate to see the VAT amount, net amount, and total.

Add VAT vs Subtract VAT — What's the Difference?

Add VAT is used when you have a VAT-exclusive figure and need to work out the final price a customer will pay. For example, an amount of AED 1,000 at 5% VAT gives a VAT amount of AED 50.00 and a total of AED 1,050.00.

Subtract VAT (also called reverse VAT) is used when your figure already includes VAT and you need to work out the original net amount. For example, a VAT-inclusive amount of AED 1,050 at 5% breaks down to a net amount of AED 1,000.00 and a VAT amount of AED 50.00.

Who Needs to Register for VAT in the UAE?

• Mandatory registration: businesses with taxable supplies and imports exceeding AED 375,000 in the past 12 months.
• Voluntary registration: businesses with taxable supplies, imports, or expenses between AED 187,500 and AED 375,000.
• Not required: businesses below the AED 187,500 threshold.

Zero-Rated and Exempt Supplies

Not all goods and services are taxed at the standard 5% rate. Certain supplies — such as qualifying exports, international transport, specific healthcare and education services, and the first supply of new residential property — are zero-rated. Others, including many financial services and residential property leases, are exempt from VAT entirely. The distinction matters because it affects how much input VAT your business can recover, so it's worth confirming the correct treatment for your transactions.

Filing Your VAT Return

Once registered, you're required to file periodic VAT returns with the Federal Tax Authority and settle any VAT due by the deadline shown on your return. For the official filing steps and requirements, you can refer to the UAE Government's official guide to filing a VAT return.

Why Work With IBR Group for VAT in Dubai

Numbers are only half the picture — getting your VAT position right also means registering correctly, applying the right treatment to every transaction, and filing on time. IBR Group's tax team handles VAT registration, return filing, refund claims, and compliance reviews for businesses across Dubai and the wider UAE, so you can price with confidence and stay ahead of FTA requirements.

Get in touch with IBR Group today for a free consultation on your VAT obligations.