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Add or remove the UAE’s 5% VAT - forward (net to gross) and reverse (gross to net).
Formula
Add VAT: VAT = amount × 5%; gross = amount × 1.05. Remove VAT: net = amount / 1.05; VAT = amount − net.
Worked example
AED 1,000 before tax: VAT = AED 50, total = AED 1,050. AED 1,000 inclusive: net = AED 952.38, VAT = AED 47.62.
Quick reference
| Net amount | VAT (5%) | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| AED 100 | AED 5.00 | AED 105.00 |
| AED 1,000 | AED 50.00 | AED 1,050.00 |
| AED 10,000 | AED 500.00 | AED 10,500.00 |
Standard-rated supplies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in the UAE?
The standard VAT rate is 5%. Some supplies are zero-rated (exports, certain healthcare and education) or exempt (some financial services, residential leases).
How do I calculate VAT backwards from a total?
Divide the VAT-inclusive amount by 1.05 to get the net amount, then subtract to find the VAT. For AED 1,050 inclusive: 1050 / 1.05 = AED 1,000 net and AED 50 VAT.