Convert UAE VAT-inclusive prices to VAT-exclusive (and vice versa) at the 5% standard rate per Federal Decree-Law 8/2017. Free, no signup, instant.
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How UAE VAT works (the 90-second primer)
The UAE introduced VAT on 1 January 2018 under Federal Decree-Law 8/2017. The standard rate is 5% on most supplies. Some supplies are zero-rated (5% with a 0% rate — exports, healthcare, education, first supply of residential buildings within 3 years) and some are exempt (financial services, residential rentals after first supply, bare land, local passenger transport).
VAT-exclusive vs VAT-inclusive pricing
Most UAE B2B invoices show prices VAT-exclusive with VAT added as a separate line at the bottom. Most consumer-facing prices (restaurants, retail) are quoted VAT-inclusive per FTA's Public Clarification VATP011.
The math
Adding 5% VAT to a net amount: VAT = Net × 0.05 · Gross = Net × 1.05
Removing 5% VAT from a gross amount: Net = Gross ÷ 1.05 · VAT = Gross − Net (which equals Gross × 0.05 ÷ 1.05 ≈ Gross × 0.047619)
This calculator handles both directions and rounds to 2 decimal places — matching the FTA's standard for tax invoices under Article 65.
📜 Law reference: Federal Decree-Law 8/2017 on Value Added Tax · Article 3 (standard rate 5%) · Article 65 (tax invoice content requirements) · Cabinet Decision 52/2017 (Executive Regulation).
When NOT to use this calculator
Zero-rated supplies (Article 45) — apply 0% rate, not 5%. The calculator shows 5% — adjust manually for zero-rated lines.
Exempt supplies (Article 46) — no VAT, but input VAT not recoverable. Different math (see VAT 201 Checklist).