UAE VAT Calculator
Add 5% UAE VAT to an amount, or work out the VAT already included in a VAT-inclusive price.
Defaults to 5% for convenience only — VAT rates vary by country and category. Confirm the rate that applies to you before relying on this for filing purposes.
What this calculator does
Use this calculator to add a percentage-based VAT amount to a price, or to separate the VAT already included in a total. It is useful when you need to compare a net amount, tax amount, and gross amount before preparing a quote, invoice, or price list.
How to use it
- Choose whether the amount you have excludes VAT or already includes it.
- Enter the amount and the percentage you want to use.
- Check the net amount, VAT amount, and total before using them elsewhere.
How the math works
For a VAT-exclusive amount, the VAT is net amount × rate, and the total is net amount × (1 + rate).
For a VAT-inclusive amount, the VAT portion is gross amount × rate ÷ (1 + rate). The net amount is the gross amount minus that VAT portion.
Worked example
If a net price is 100 and the rate is 5%, the VAT is 5 and the total is 105. If 105 already includes 5% VAT, the reverse calculation returns 100 net and 5 VAT.
Common mistakes
- Adding VAT again to a price that already includes it.
- Entering 5 instead of 0.05 where a tool expects a percentage value.
- Assuming a rate applies to a particular transaction without checking the applicable rules.
Scope and limitations
This is percentage arithmetic, not tax advice or a VAT-compliance checker. It does not determine whether VAT applies, which rate applies, whether a supply is exempt, or what an invoice must contain. Confirm the rules that apply to you with the UAE Federal Tax Authority or a tax advisor.
What is the difference between VAT-inclusive and VAT-exclusive?
An exclusive amount is the price before VAT. An inclusive amount already contains VAT, so its tax share must be calculated backwards rather than added again.
Can I use any percentage?
Yes. The calculator performs the percentage math you enter. It does not confirm that a rate is valid for your business or transaction.
Need an invoice? Use the Invoice Generator. For pricing, try the Profit Margin Calculator. For UAE invoice information, read the UAE VAT Invoice Guide.