VAT Rate
Rounding
Result Breakdown
Net Amount (ex. VAT)
Base amount before tax
VAT Amount (5%)
Total (incl. VAT)
Final customer-facing amount
VAT is charged at 5% on the net amount. The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requires VAT-registered businesses with annual turnover above AED 375,000 to charge and remit this tax quarterly.
Subtotal (ex. VAT)
AED 0.00Total VAT (5%)
AED 0.00Grand Total (incl. VAT)
AED 0.00Quick Reference
UAE VAT rate guide
Standard Rate
Most goods & services
Zero-Rated
Exports, healthcare, education
Exempt
Bare land, residential property
Registration Thresholds
2026 VAT Filing Deadlines
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How UAE VAT Works
Everything UAE business owners need to know about Value Added Tax
What is VAT?
Introduced in the UAE on January 1, 2018 at 5%, VAT is a consumption tax charged on most goods and services. Businesses collect it on behalf of the FTA.
When Do You File?
VAT-registered businesses must submit quarterly returns to the FTA within 28 days of the quarter end. Late filing incurs penalties starting at AED 1,000.
Input vs Output VAT
Output VAT is what you charge customers. Input VAT is what you pay suppliers. You remit the difference to FTA. If input exceeds output, you can claim a refund.
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