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UAE VAT registration and 5% calculator

Mandatory registration at AED 375,000, voluntary from AED 187,500, and 5% VAT on any amount.

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A business made AED 400,000 of taxable supplies in the last 12 months and invoices AED 20,000.

Apply within 30 days of crossing the threshold.

What is the VAT rate in the UAE?

5% standard rate since 1 January 2018. Some supplies are zero-rated or exempt.

When must I register for VAT?

When taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 in the past 12 months, or are expected to in the next 30 days.

Can I register voluntarily?

Yes, once supplies, imports or taxable expenses exceed AED 187,500.

For education only. Excludes designated zone rules, the reverse charge and exempt supplies. Not tax advice.