Example 1: Add 5% VAT to AED 100
Base (net): AED 100.00
VAT (5%): AED 5.00
Total (gross): AED 105.00
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UAE VAT Calculator
Use this UAE VAT calculator to add VAT to a net amount (net to gross) or to extract VAT from a VAT-inclusive total (gross to net). You can edit the VAT rate, run quick examples in AED, and copy a clean breakdown for invoices, quotes, and budgeting.
Calculation details
Quick examples
Tip: Use "Add VAT" when you have a net price and want the VAT-inclusive total. Use "Remove VAT" when you have a VAT-inclusive total and need the net amount.
Calculation result
Base amount AED 0.00
VAT (5%) AED 0.00
Total amount AED 0.00
About this service
UAE VAT is often shown either as a net price (VAT exclusive) or a VAT-inclusive total (VAT inclusive). This calculator supports both directions so you can build a correct invoice total or quickly reverse-calculate the net amount from a gross price.
How it works
This calculator supports two simple VAT workflows. You either add VAT to a base amount (net to gross) or remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive total (gross to net). The key is using the VAT rate as a decimal (for example, 5% becomes 0.05).
Add VAT (net to gross)
Total = Base x (1 + Rate)
VAT = Total - Base
Remove VAT (gross to net)
Base = Total / (1 + Rate)
VAT = Total - Base
Examples
Example 2: Add 5% VAT to AED 1,000
Base (net): AED 1,000.00
VAT (5%): AED 50.00
Total (gross): AED 1,050.00
Example 3: Extract 5% VAT from AED 105
Total (gross): AED 105.00
Base (net): AED 100.00
VAT (5%): AED 5.00
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Frequently asked questions
The standard VAT rate in the UAE is commonly 5%. Some supplies may be zero-rated or exempt.
If your amount is VAT-exclusive, use "Add VAT". If your amount already includes VAT, use "Remove VAT".
Use "Remove VAT". The base amount is Total / (1 + Rate), and VAT is Total - Base.
VAT = Net x Rate. Total = Net + VAT. At 5%, VAT is 0.05 x Net.
Net = Gross / (1 + Rate). VAT = Gross - Net. At 5%, Net = Gross / 1.05.
Yes. While 5% is common, some items may be zero-rated or exempt, and policies can change. That is why the VAT rate is editable here.
VAT exclusive (net) means VAT is added on top of the listed price. VAT inclusive (gross) means the listed price already includes VAT.
Yes. Individuals can estimate totals on purchases, and businesses can prepare quotes and invoices by separating net, VAT, and gross amounts.
Not always. Some supplies can be zero-rated or exempt under UAE VAT rules, which is why you may need to confirm the correct treatment for your case.
Use the "Copy results" button to copy base amount, VAT amount, and total amount as plain text.