Dubai Tax and Property

UAE VAT Calculator

Five tools in one — registration checks, VAT calculations, VAT return estimates, import & reverse charge, and property VAT. Live results. Business-ready.

General informational tool only. Simplified UAE VAT rules apply. Not legal or financial advice.

Approximate display-only rates. All UAE VAT thresholds are applied internally in AED. Non-AED values are indicative only.

Examples:
Business Details
AED
Standard-rated + zero-rated supplies only. Do not include exempt supplies. Please enter a valid amount.
AED
Optional. Include if you have confirmed future orders that may trigger mandatory registration.
Registration Status
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— —
AED
Supplies vs Thresholds
AED 0
Your Supplies
Below Voluntary: < AED 187,500
Voluntary Zone: AED 187,500 – 375,000
Mandatory Registration: > AED 375,000
Future 30-day trigger (if applicable)
Taxable Supplies in Period—
Annualised (if period < 12 months)—
Expected (next 30 days)—
Voluntary Threshold (AED 187,500)—
Mandatory Threshold (AED 375,000)—
Registration Requirement—
Business Structure—

Guidance & Next Steps
Always verify with a UAE VAT adviser or the FTA directly
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This tool provides an estimate only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. UAE VAT registration rules include specific provisions not fully reflected here. Consult a qualified UAE VAT adviser or visit the FTA website.
Examples:
Settings
Line Items
Description Amount VAT Treatment VAT
Total VAT Amount
AED 0.00
5% Standard Rate —
AED · Excl.
Supply Type Split
—
Total
Net
Standard 5%—
Zero-rated 0%—
Exempt—
Net vs VAT Breakdown
Standard-rated Net (5%)—
Standard-rated VAT (5%)—
Zero-rated Net (0%)—
Exempt Net—
Total Net Amount—
Total VAT Payable—
Total Gross (incl. VAT)—
Effective VAT Rate (on total)—

Smart Observations
Based on your invoice — always verify with a UAE VAT adviser
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Estimates only. UAE VAT has detailed rules on zero-rated and exempt supplies. Consult a qualified UAE VAT adviser.
Examples:
Return Period & Currency
Output VAT (Tax on Sales)
AED
AED
AED
AED
Negative value = credit / reduction
Input VAT (Tax on Purchases)
AED
AED
Enter the VAT amount paid at customs (not goods value)
AED
Self-accounted output VAT on imported services (included in both output & input)
AED
Negative value = reduction in recoverable input VAT
Net VAT Payable
AED 0.00
— —
Quarterly · AED
Sales Mix
—
Total
Sales
Standard 5%—
Zero-rated—
Exempt—
Output vs Input VAT
Standard-rated Sales (net)—
Output VAT on Standard Sales (5%)—
Zero-rated Sales—
Exempt Sales—
Reverse Charge Output VAT—
Output Adjustments—
Total Output VAT—
Recoverable Input VAT (purchases)—
Input VAT on Imports—
Reverse Charge Input VAT—
Input Adjustments—
Total Input VAT—
Net VAT Position—
Total Taxable Turnover (all types)—

Return Insights & Compliance Notes
Always review with a UAE VAT adviser before filing
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Estimated VAT return for planning purposes only. Actual UAE VAT returns must be filed through the FTA's EmaraTax portal. Partial exemption, adjustments, and other complex rules are not fully captured. Consult a qualified UAE VAT adviser.
Examples:
Import Type & Currency
Imported Goods (Customs VAT)
AED
AED
Tobacco, energy drinks, carbonated beverages, e-cigarettes
Total VAT Due on Import
AED 0.00
— —
AED
Cost Breakdown
—
Total
Cost
Goods/Services Value—
Customs Duty—
VAT Payable—
VAT & Recovery
CIF Value of Goods—
Customs Duty—
Excise Duty—
VAT Customs Base (CIF + Duty + Excise)—
VAT on Goods (at Customs)—
Imported Services Value—
Reverse Charge VAT (services)—
Recoverable Input VAT (reverse charge)—
Net VAT Cost (reverse charge)—
Total VAT Due on Import—
Total Landed Cost (incl. all duties + VAT)—

Import & Compliance Guidance
Always verify HS codes and VAT treatments with a UAE customs or VAT adviser
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Import VAT estimates only. Actual customs duty rates vary by HS code, country of origin, and trade agreements. Consult a UAE customs broker and VAT adviser for accurate import duty and VAT calculations.
Examples:
Property Details
AED
For lease: enter annual rent amount
VAT on Transaction
AED 0.00
5% Standard Rate —
AED · Sale
Transaction Split
0%
VAT
Rate
Net Value—
VAT Amount—
Cost to Buyer
Property Type—
Transaction Type—
Net Transaction Value—
VAT Treatment—
VAT Rate Applied—
VAT Amount—
Total (net + VAT)—
Buyer VAT Recovery—
Net VAT Cost to Buyer/Tenant—

Property VAT Guidance
Property VAT has complex rules — always seek specialist advice
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Property VAT guidance is indicative only. UAE VAT treatment of real estate transactions is complex and fact-specific, including whether properties are new, the nature of the supply, and the parties involved. Always obtain specialist UAE property VAT advice.

How to Use This Calculator
Step-by-step guide for each of the five tabs
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Select Display Currency and Assessment Period
Choose your preferred display currency (AED, USD, INR, GBP, or EUR) — all UAE VAT thresholds are applied in AED internally. Select your assessment period: 12 months is the standard lookback for the mandatory annual test, but you can also check 3-month or 6-month rolling totals. All threshold comparisons use the 12-month equivalent regardless.
2
Enter Total Taxable Supplies
Enter the total value of standard-rated and zero-rated supplies made in the UAE during the assessment period. Do not include exempt supplies (e.g. residential rent, certain financial services, bare land) or supplies made outside the UAE — these are excluded from the threshold test. Enter the net value before VAT.
3
Enter Expected Future Supplies (Prospective Test)
If you have a signed contract or confirmed orders that will push your next 30 days' supplies above AED 375,000, enter that prospective figure. The prospective test can trigger mandatory registration even if past supplies are below the threshold. Enter 0 if there are no confirmed future supplies over the threshold.
4
Select Business Structure
Choose Single Entity if you are assessing one business in isolation. Choose VAT Group if multiple related businesses under common control are being assessed together — the combined supplies of all group members are used for the threshold test, and group registration allows inter-company supplies to be disregarded for VAT purposes.
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Click "Check Registration Status" and review your result
The checker returns a clear verdict — Not Required, Voluntary Zone, or Mandatory Registration Required — along with a threshold gauge, registration guidance, and smart suggestions on timing, input VAT benefits, and group registration. The result updates live as you change inputs.
💡 The gauge chart shows your supplies relative to both thresholds simultaneously — the voluntary zone (AED 187,500) and the mandatory threshold (AED 375,000). This is especially useful for businesses in the voluntary zone weighing whether to register early.
1
Choose VAT-Exclusive or VAT-Inclusive
Select Exclusive if your amounts are net prices before VAT — VAT will be added on top. Select Inclusive if your amounts already include VAT — the embedded VAT will be extracted. This toggle applies to all line items in the current calculation and changes the displayed formula in each row.
2
Select Display Currency
Choose AED or another currency for display. Exchange rates are set in the settings panel at the top of the calculator. All calculations use AED internally; non-AED figures are for display only. Useful when working with invoices denominated in USD, INR, GBP, or EUR alongside UAE clients.
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Add Line Items
Click + Add Line Item to add a supply. For each line, enter a description, the amount, and the VAT treatment: Standard (5%), Zero-rated (0%), or Exempt. You can add as many lines as needed to represent a full invoice. Lines can be deleted with the × button.
4
Review the Line-by-Line Breakdown
Each row shows the net amount, VAT amount, and gross total for that line. The totals section below the line items summarises: Total Net, Total VAT, and Total Gross across all lines. A visual breakdown bar shows the split between standard-rated, zero-rated, and exempt supplies as a proportion of total.
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Copy, Print, or Download your invoice summary
Use the Copy Summary, Print, or Download PDF buttons to save a record of the calculation. The summary includes all line items, VAT amounts, and totals — useful as a reference when preparing a formal VAT invoice. Note this is a summary only, not a compliant UAE VAT invoice (which requires a TRN and specific mandatory fields).
💡 Mixed invoices: Use the multi-line feature to handle invoices that combine standard-rated, zero-rated, and exempt supplies on the same document — the calculator correctly applies 0% to zero-rated lines and excludes exempt lines from VAT, matching how a proper UAE VAT invoice must be structured.
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Select Currency and Return Period
Choose your display currency and whether you file quarterly (most businesses) or monthly (assigned to businesses with high turnover or persistent VAT refund positions). The return period label is for reference only — the calculator accepts the same input fields regardless of period length.
2
Enter Output VAT — Sales & Adjustments
Complete the output VAT section: enter net standard-rated sales, zero-rated sales, and exempt sales for the period. If you have output VAT corrections (credit notes, bad debt relief, or prior period adjustments), enter these in the Output Adjustments field — use a negative number to reduce output VAT.
3
Enter Input VAT — Purchases, Imports, Reverse Charge
Complete the input VAT section: enter net standard-rated purchases, any import VAT paid at UAE Customs (enter the VAT amount, not the goods value), and any reverse charge VAT self-accounted on imported services. Input adjustments (over-claimed input corrections or partial exemption adjustments) go in the last field — use a negative number to reduce input VAT.
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Review Output VAT, Input VAT, and Net Position
The result shows total output VAT, total recoverable input VAT, and the net VAT position. A positive net means VAT payable to the FTA. A negative net means a VAT refund due — which can be claimed from the FTA or carried forward to offset future VAT liabilities. A donut chart and breakdown bar visualise the composition.
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Note the filing deadline and download your summary
UAE VAT returns and payments are due within 28 days of the end of the VAT period. The results section shows your estimated filing deadline based on the return period. Download or copy the summary for your records — then use it as a reference when completing the actual FTA EmaraTax VAT return.
💡 Exporter refund tip: Businesses that predominantly make zero-rated supplies (exporters) frequently generate a VAT refund position — output VAT is near zero but input VAT on local costs is recoverable. Load the "Net Refund" or "Exporter" example to see this in action.
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Select Transaction Type
Choose Imported Goods, Imported Services, or Both. Goods and services have different UAE VAT mechanics — goods VAT is collected at the UAE customs border on the CIF value; services VAT is self-accounted by the UAE recipient under the reverse charge mechanism. Selecting "Both" shows both sets of fields simultaneously.
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For Goods — Enter CIF Value, Customs Duty %, and Excise Duty
Enter the CIF value (Cost + Insurance + Freight to UAE border). Select the applicable customs duty rate — typically 5% for most goods, 0% for GCC-originating goods under free trade arrangements, 50% for tobacco. For excisable goods (energy drinks, tobacco products, carbonated drinks, e-cigarettes), enter the excise duty amount separately. UAE VAT is calculated on CIF + Customs Duty + Excise Duty.
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For Services — Enter Service Value and Business Use %
Enter the contractual value of the imported service (the amount payable to the foreign supplier). Select the business use category: Full taxable use (all input VAT recoverable — net cost is zero), Partial use (enter the % used for taxable activities — input VAT recovered proportionally), or Non-business use (no input VAT recovery — full 5% is an irrecoverable cost).
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Select VAT Treatment for Imported Goods
Most imported goods are standard-rated at 5%. Some categories are zero-rated (certain basic food items, medicines, medical equipment). Some may be exempt (e.g. investment-grade gold, silver, platinum in certain forms). Verify the correct HS code treatment with your customs agent before assuming a rate.
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Review the full import cost breakdown
Results show CIF value, customs duty, excise duty (if any), the VAT base, VAT payable at the border, recoverable input VAT (if applicable), and the net irrecoverable VAT cost. For services, the result shows reverse charge VAT output, input VAT recovered, and the net cash/cost impact — helping you plan cash flow accurately before importing.
💡 For fully taxable businesses, the net cost of reverse charge VAT on imported services is AED 0 — you pay it as output VAT and recover the same amount as input VAT. The key compliance point is that both sides must be reported on the VAT return, even though they cancel out.
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Select Property Type
Choose from: Commercial (offices, retail, warehouses — standard-rated at 5% on both sale and lease), Residential — New Build / First Supply (zero-rated at 0% by the developer), Residential — Subsequent Supply (exempt — no VAT, no input VAT recovery), Bare Land (exempt), or Hotel / Serviced Apartment (standard-rated at 5% as short-term accommodation).
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Select Transaction Type — Sale or Lease
Select whether this is a sale (one-off disposal) or a lease (rental income). For leases, the calculator also asks for the lease term in years, which is used to calculate the total VAT over the full lease period alongside the annual figure — useful for commercial lease negotiations.
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Enter Property Value / Annual Rent
For a sale, enter the agreed sale price net of VAT. For a lease, enter the annual rental value net of VAT — the calculator computes VAT per year and projects the total VAT over the full lease term. Always enter the net figure; the calculator adds VAT on top for standard-rated and hotel supplies.
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Indicate Buyer / Tenant VAT Registration Status
Select whether the buyer or tenant is VAT registered. If registered, VAT charged to them is generally recoverable as their input VAT — making it a cash flow item rather than a true cost. If unregistered (e.g. a private individual buying a home or renting an office for personal use), VAT is an absolute, irrecoverable cost to them.
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Review the property VAT summary
Results show the VAT treatment verdict (standard-rated, zero-rated, or exempt), the VAT amount, gross value, and for leases the full-term total. Smart suggestions cover developer input VAT recovery rights, Capital Assets Scheme adjustments for commercial property, and the important distinction between first and subsequent residential supplies.
💡 Residential property rule: The "first supply" zero-rating only applies to the developer's original sale or first long-term lease of a newly completed building. All subsequent residential transactions (resales, sub-leases) are exempt — not zero-rated. This matters hugely for input VAT recovery on refurbishment and improvement costs.
Example Scenarios
Four illustrative use cases — click the matching preset in the calculator to load automatically
Registration Tab
Business Crossing AED 375,000 — Mandatory Registration
Annual Taxable SuppliesAED 420,000
Voluntary Threshold (AED 187,500)✓ Exceeded
Mandatory Threshold (AED 375,000)✓ Exceeded
Registration StatusMandatory — Register Now
Penalty for Non-complianceAED 20,000+
Once taxable supplies reach AED 375,000 in the previous 12 months (or are expected to in the next 30 days), registration is mandatory. The FTA imposes an AED 20,000 penalty for failure to register on time, plus potential late registration surcharges. Registration must be completed via the FTA EmaraTax portal.
→ Load: "Must Register" preset in the Registration tab
VAT Calculator Tab
Mixed Invoice — Standard + Zero-rated + Exempt
Local IT Services (5%)AED 30,000 + AED 1,500 VAT
Exported Software (0%)AED 20,000 + AED 0 VAT
Residential Lease (Exempt)AED 15,000 + AED 0 VAT
Total NetAED 65,000
Total VATAED 1,500
Total GrossAED 66,500
A mixed invoice correctly applies 5% only to the standard-rated local services line. The exported software carries 0% (zero-rated — reportable but no VAT charged). The residential lease is exempt — no VAT charged and the supplier cannot recover input VAT on costs directly attributable to exempt supplies. Partial exemption rules apply.
→ Load: "Mixed Supplies" preset in the VAT Calculator tab
VAT Return Tab
Exporter — Input VAT Refund Position
Standard-rated Sales (5%)AED 10,000
Zero-rated Exports (0%)AED 500,000
Output VATAED 500
Standard-rated PurchasesAED 600,000
Import VAT PaidAED 50,000
Total Input VATAED 80,000
Net PositionRefund: AED 79,500
Exporters are entitled to a zero-rate on their exports while still recovering 5% input VAT on UAE costs — creating a persistent refund position. Refunds are claimed via EmaraTax and are subject to FTA verification. Businesses with regular refund positions may apply for monthly VAT filing to speed up refund cycles.
→ Load: "Exporter" preset in the VAT Return tab
Property VAT Tab
Commercial Office Sale — AED 5M, 5% VAT
Property TypeCommercial (Office)
TransactionSale
Net Sale PriceAED 5,000,000
VAT Rate5%
VAT AmountAED 250,000
Total GrossAED 5,250,000
Buyer VAT Registered?Yes — VAT recoverable
Commercial property sales are standard-rated at 5%. If the buyer is VAT-registered, the AED 250,000 VAT is recoverable as their input VAT — making it a timing/cash flow item rather than a true cost. Unregistered buyers (e.g. private individuals) bear the full 5% as an absolute cost. Both seller and buyer must retain a compliant UAE VAT invoice.
→ Load: "Commercial Sale" preset in the Property VAT tab
Key Terms Glossary
Ten essential UAE VAT concepts used across all five tabs
Registration
Taxable Supplies
Supplies of goods or services made in the UAE that are subject to UAE VAT — either at the standard 5% rate or at the 0% zero rate. Exempt supplies and supplies made outside the UAE do not count toward the VAT registration threshold. A business must monitor its rolling 12-month taxable supply value to know when it approaches or crosses the AED 375,000 mandatory threshold.
Registration
Tax Registration Number (TRN)
A 15-digit number issued by the FTA to every UAE VAT-registered business. A TRN must appear on all UAE VAT invoices — without it, the invoice is not a valid tax invoice and the recipient cannot recover the input VAT. Buyers can verify a supplier's TRN on the FTA website before accepting a VAT claim.
VAT Calculator
Zero-rated Supply
A taxable supply on which VAT is charged at 0%. Although no VAT is collected from the customer, the supplier can still recover all input VAT on costs directly related to making that supply. Zero-rated supplies include: exports of goods and services to non-UAE recipients, international transport, certain basic food items, medicines, and medical equipment.
VAT Calculator
Exempt Supply
A supply on which no VAT is charged — and on which the supplier cannot recover related input VAT. This distinguishes exempt from zero-rated. UAE exempt supplies include: residential property leases (after first supply), bare land sales, certain financial services, and local passenger transport. Making significant exempt supplies can restrict a business's overall input VAT recovery through partial exemption rules.
VAT Return
Output VAT
VAT charged by a VAT-registered business on its taxable supplies to customers. Output VAT is collected on behalf of the FTA and must be remitted via the VAT return. The total output VAT for a period is the sum of 5% on all standard-rated supplies plus self-accounted reverse charge VAT on imported services, less any valid adjustments such as credit notes.
VAT Return
Input VAT
VAT paid by a VAT-registered business on its purchases, expenses, and imports. Input VAT can be recovered (offset against output VAT) provided the underlying cost relates to making taxable supplies. Input VAT on costs attributable to exempt supplies cannot be recovered. If total input VAT exceeds output VAT in a period, the business is in a refund position and may claim the excess from the FTA.
Import & RC
CIF Value
Cost, Insurance, and Freight — the standard customs valuation basis for imported goods entering the UAE. UAE VAT is calculated on the CIF value plus any applicable customs duty and excise duty. If you only have the FOB (Free on Board) price, you must add estimated freight and insurance costs to arrive at the CIF value for accurate VAT calculation.
Import & RC
Reverse Charge Mechanism
When a UAE VAT-registered business receives a taxable service from a foreign (non-UAE-registered) supplier, the UAE recipient self-accounts for the VAT — declaring it as both output VAT and (if the service is for taxable business purposes) recovering the same amount as input VAT. The foreign supplier does not charge UAE VAT. The transaction must be reported on the VAT return even when the net effect is zero.
Property VAT
First Supply (Residential)
The first supply of a newly completed residential building — the developer's initial sale or first long-term lease — is zero-rated at 0% UAE VAT. This allows the developer to recover all input VAT on construction costs while charging no VAT to the purchaser. All subsequent supplies of the same residential property (resales, sub-leases) are exempt — no VAT charged, no input VAT recovery on related costs.
Property VAT
Capital Assets Scheme
The UAE Capital Assets Scheme requires VAT-registered businesses to monitor and potentially adjust input VAT recovered on high-value capital assets (commercial property over AED 5,000,000, other assets over AED 500,000) over a 10-year period. If the use of the asset changes — for example, a commercial building is converted to exempt residential use — a proportionate clawback or additional recovery of input VAT is required annually over the scheme period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eight common questions about UAE VAT — answered plainly

UAE VAT has two thresholds based on the total value of taxable supplies (standard-rated plus zero-rated — exempt supplies are excluded from the count):

Mandatory threshold: AED 375,000. Businesses whose taxable supplies in the past 12 months have reached or exceeded AED 375,000 — or whose supplies are expected to exceed AED 375,000 in the next 30 days — must register for UAE VAT immediately. Failure to register on time carries an AED 20,000 penalty.

Voluntary threshold: AED 187,500. Businesses with taxable supplies between AED 187,500 and AED 375,000 may voluntarily register for UAE VAT. Doing so allows them to recover input VAT on business purchases — which can be significant for businesses with high input costs. Businesses below AED 187,500 cannot voluntarily register.

Standard-rated (5%): VAT is charged at 5% on the supply value. Both the supplier and (if registered) the customer can account for this on their VAT returns. Input VAT on costs related to making standard-rated supplies is fully recoverable.

Zero-rated (0%): VAT is technically charged, but at 0% — so no VAT is collected from the customer. The key benefit is that the supplier can still recover all input VAT on related costs. Zero-rated supplies include exports of goods and services, international transport, and certain healthcare and food items.

Exempt: No VAT is charged, and no input VAT can be recovered on costs directly related to exempt supplies. Making exempt supplies increases the complexity of input VAT recovery through partial exemption calculations. UAE exempt supplies include residential property leases, bare land, and some financial services.

VAT-exclusive (add VAT to a net price): Multiply the net amount by 1.05 to get the gross. The VAT is 5% of the net. Example: AED 10,000 net × 1.05 = AED 10,500 gross (AED 500 VAT).

VAT-inclusive (extract VAT from a gross price): Divide the gross amount by 1.05 to get the net. The VAT is gross minus net. Example: AED 10,500 gross ÷ 1.05 = AED 10,000 net (AED 500 VAT).

UAE VAT invoices must show the net amount, VAT amount, and gross total separately. If you only have a VAT-inclusive total, use the inclusive extraction formula above to find the embedded VAT for reporting purposes.

UAE VAT returns are due within 28 days of the end of the VAT period. Most businesses file quarterly — e.g. a March quarter-end means the return is due by 28 April. Some businesses with high turnover or persistent refund positions file monthly.

The net VAT due is calculated as: Total Output VAT (on sales) minus Total Input VAT (on purchases). If output VAT exceeds input VAT, the difference is payable to the FTA. If input VAT exceeds output VAT, the business is in a refund position and can claim the excess from the FTA or carry it forward.

Output VAT includes VAT on standard-rated sales plus self-accounted reverse charge VAT on imported services. Input VAT includes VAT on standard-rated purchases, import VAT paid at customs, and the same reverse charge VAT (if the service is for taxable business purposes).

UAE VAT on imported goods is calculated on the CIF value plus customs duty plus excise duty. The formula is: VAT = (CIF + Customs Duty + Excise) × 5%.

Example: Goods with CIF value AED 200,000, customs duty 5% (AED 10,000), no excise. VAT base = AED 210,000. Import VAT = AED 10,500.

Import VAT paid to UAE Customs is recoverable as input VAT on the VAT return, provided the goods are used for taxable business activities. Keep the customs clearance documents (Bill of Entry / E-Customs declaration) as evidence of import VAT paid. Goods that are zero-rated under UAE VAT (certain food items, medicines) are not subject to VAT at the border.

The reverse charge mechanism applies when a UAE VAT-registered business receives a taxable service from a foreign (non-UAE-registered) supplier. Instead of the foreign supplier charging UAE VAT, the UAE recipient must self-account for it — declaring it as output VAT on their return.

If the imported service is used wholly for taxable business activities, the same VAT amount is immediately recoverable as input VAT on the same return — making the net cost AED 0. The cash flow impact is nil for fully taxable businesses, but both entries must appear on the return.

If the service is used partially for exempt activities or personal use, input VAT recovery is restricted proportionally, and the irrecoverable portion becomes a real cost. Common examples: software subscriptions, SaaS fees, consulting from overseas firms, digital advertising.

Commercial property (offices, retail, warehouses, hotels): both sales and leases are standard-rated at 5% VAT. The seller/landlord charges 5% and the buyer/tenant can recover it as input VAT if registered.

Residential property — first supply: The developer's first sale or long-term lease of a newly completed building is zero-rated at 0%. No VAT is charged to the buyer, but the developer recovers all input VAT on construction costs — a significant financial benefit for developers.

Residential property — subsequent supply: All resales and subsequent leases of residential property are exempt — no VAT charged and no input VAT recovery on related costs (renovation, agent fees, legal costs).

Bare land: Exempt from UAE VAT. Hotels and serviced apartments: Standard-rated at 5% as short-term accommodation.

A UAE VAT Group allows two or more related businesses under common ownership or control to register as a single VAT entity — filing one consolidated VAT return with one Tax Registration Number.

Key benefits: (1) Supplies between group members are disregarded for VAT — no VAT is charged on inter-company transactions, eliminating cash flow cost on internal billing. (2) One consolidated return is simpler than multiple individual filings. (3) Combined VAT positions across members are netted — a refund in one entity offsets a liability in another.

Qualifying conditions: All members must be UAE-resident, must be under common ownership (majority shareholding or voting control), and at least one member must individually meet the mandatory or voluntary registration threshold. The group appoints a Representative Member responsible for filing and compliance.

Assumptions & Limitations
Important context for interpreting calculator results
General disclaimer: This tool provides indicative results only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. UAE VAT rules are complex and subject to ongoing Cabinet Decisions, Executive Regulations, and FTA Public Clarifications. Always verify results with a qualified UAE VAT adviser and the official FTA EmaraTax portal before making compliance decisions.
Registration tab: The threshold test uses the total taxable supplies figure as entered — it does not distinguish between UAE-made and foreign-made supplies, or between supplies under different place-of-supply rules. Businesses with complex cross-border supply structures should conduct a detailed place-of-supply analysis with a UAE VAT adviser before relying on registration thresholds.
VAT Calculator tab: The multi-line calculator computes VAT at 5% for standard-rated items, 0% for zero-rated, and AED 0 for exempt. It does not validate whether a specific supply is correctly classified as standard, zero-rated, or exempt under UAE VAT law — that classification is the user's responsibility. Misclassification of supplies is a common UAE VAT error that attracts FTA penalties.
VAT Return tab: The return estimator assumes all standard-rated purchases are fully input VAT-recoverable. In practice, partial exemption (where a business makes a mix of taxable and exempt supplies) restricts input VAT recovery on residual costs. The apportionment method must be applied in accordance with FTA guidelines — this tool does not perform partial exemption calculations.
Import & Reverse Charge tab: Customs duty rates are user-entered; actual rates depend on the HS code, country of origin, and applicable free trade agreements. Excise duty rates are simplified — actual rates vary by product type. VAT treatment of specific imported goods (standard vs zero-rated vs exempt) requires HS code verification. Import VAT recovery is assumed in full for standard-rated goods used for taxable purposes — in practice, customs documentation must be retained as evidence.
Property VAT tab: The "first supply" zero-rating for residential property applies only to the developer's initial supply of a newly completed building. The tool relies on the user correctly identifying whether a transaction is a first or subsequent supply. Mixed-use property (residential and commercial in the same building) has complex apportionment rules not modelled here. The Capital Assets Scheme adjustments for commercial property are not calculated by this tool.
Currency conversions: Non-AED display values are calculated using the user-configurable exchange rates in the settings panel and are indicative only. All UAE VAT thresholds (AED 375,000, AED 187,500) are applied internally in AED. Exchange rates do not update automatically from live market data.
Law subject to change: UAE VAT was introduced under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017, effective 1 January 2018, at a standard rate of 5%. Rates, thresholds, exempt/zero-rated categories, and administrative rules may be amended by subsequent legislation, Cabinet Decisions, or FTA public clarifications. This tool reflects UAE VAT law as understood at the time of publication.
Results from this calculator are for general awareness and planning only. They do not replace professional advice. Consult a qualified UAE VAT adviser or the FTA EmaraTax portal (eservices.tax.gov.ae) for definitive guidance on your specific situation.

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