UAE VAT 5% Calculator (Add or Remove VAT)
Instant UAE Value Added Tax (VAT) calculator under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017. Calculate 5% standard rate inclusive or exclusive with FTA rounding rules.
This tool enforces Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax, Article 3. Based on official UAE government sources.
View Official Government Portal Source (→)How This Calculation Works: Plain-English Legal Breakdown
Who Is NOT Covered By This Law?
Exempt financial services (margin-based lending), residential property leases, and local passenger transport which are not subject to 5% VAT.
Edge Cases Handled
Zero-rated items (exports, basic healthcare, qualifying education) are taxed at 0% with input tax credit recovery, unlike exempt supplies which do not allow input VAT recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VAT mandatory for all businesses in Dubai and the UAE?
No. VAT registration is mandatory only when your total taxable turnover exceeds AED 375,000 over the past 12 months. Voluntary registration is permitted once turnover or taxable expenses reach AED 187,500.
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