How United Arab Emirates VAT works
The United Arab Emirates introduced VAT at a standard rate of 5% on most goods and services. Some supplies are zero-rated or exempt (e.g. certain financial and residential supplies).
Add VAT: Gross = Net × 1.05. Example: AED 1,000 → AED 50 VAT → AED 1,050. Remove VAT: Net = Gross ÷ 1.05.
VAT-registered businesses in the UAE must issue tax invoices meeting Federal Tax Authority requirements. Use this calculator to verify figures, then generate a professional AED invoice with InvoBuzz.
Reverse charge & inclusive prices
Reverse charge can apply to certain imported services under UAE VAT rules. Confirm with your FTA guidance or tax advisor.
Invoice requirements
A UAE tax invoice generally requires: supplier and customer details, TRN where applicable, invoice number/date, description, VAT amount and rate, and totals.