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Understanding VAT in the UAE
What are the three types of VAT treatment in the UAE?
1. Standard-Rated VAT (5%)
This is the normal VAT rate in the UAE.
Most goods and services fall under this category.
Businesses must charge 5% VAT on sales and can claim VAT on purchases.
2. Zero-Rated VAT (0%)
VAT is charged at 0%, meaning the customer pays no VAT.
But the business can still claim back the VAT it paid on its expenses.
Examples include exports, some healthcare items, education services, etc.
3. Exempt Supplies (No VAT)
These goods/services have no VAT at all.
Businesses cannot charge VAT and cannot claim VAT on related expenses.
Examples include residential rent, bare land, some financial services.
In Simple Words, below are the three(3) types of VAT treatments:
- 5% VAT = You charge VAT and can claim VAT.
- 0% VAT = You don’t charge VAT but can still claim VAT.
- Exempt = You don’t charge VAT and cannot claim VAT.
What is the VAT rule in the UAE?
The UAE’s VAT rule is based on a 5% Value Added Tax that applies to most goods and services.
It was introduced on 1 January 2018 and is regulated by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
In simple words, VAT is a tax added at each stage of buying and selling, and businesses collect it on behalf of the government.
Key VAT Rules in the UAE (Explained Simply)
- Standard VAT Rate is 5%
Most items sold in the UAE have a 5% tax added to the price.
- Some items are Zero-Rated or Exempt
- Zero-rated (0%) → No VAT charged, but businesses can claim VAT on expenses.
- Exempt → No VAT charged, and VAT on expenses cannot be claimed.
- Businesses must register for VAT when required
A business must register if its taxable revenue exceeds AED 375,000 in 12 months.
They may register voluntarily at AED 187,500.
- VAT returns must be filed every quarter or month
Most companies file every 3 months.
Large companies may file monthly.
Returns must be filed within 28 days after the period ends.
- VAT must be recorded and reported properly
Businesses must keep proper:
- Sales invoices
- Purchase invoices
- Expense records
- VAT calculations
- Supporting documents
- Penalties apply for late or incorrect VAT
Late filing, late payment, incorrect VAT, or missing records can lead to FTA penalties.
In Simple Words:
The VAT rule in the UAE is:
Charge 5% VAT on most sales, file VAT returns on time, keep proper records, and follow the FTA’s rules for compliance.
What is the Minimum Turnover for VAT in the UAE?
The minimum turnover for VAT in the UAE is AED 375,000 in the last 12 months.
If your business crosses this amount, VAT registration becomes mandatory.
There is also a voluntary threshold of AED 187,500.
If your turnover is above this amount, you can register for VAT even if you’re not required to.
In Summary:
- AED 375,000 or more → You must register for VAT.
- AED 187,500 to 375,000 → You can choose to register.
- Less than AED 187,500 → You don’t need to register.
How to Compute VAT in the UAE?
Computing VAT in the UAE is very simple.
VAT is calculated at 5% on most goods and services.
There are two main steps to calculate VAT correctly:
1. Calculate VAT on Sales (Output VAT)
This is the VAT you charge your customers.
Formula:
Output VAT = Sales Amount × 5%
Example:
If you sell a service for AED 1,000:
Output VAT = 1,000 × 5% = AED 50
Total invoice = AED 1,050
2. Calculate VAT on Purchases (Input VAT)
This is the VAT you paid to suppliers for business expenses.
Example:
You bought office supplies for AED 500:
Input VAT = 500 × 5% = AED 25
Final VAT Payable to the FTA
To know how much VAT you must pay (or claim back), use this simple formula:
VAT Payable = Output VAT – Input VAT
If Output VAT is higher → you pay the difference to the FTA.
If Input VAT is higher → you can claim a VAT refund or carry it forward.
- Add 5% VAT on your sales
- Subtract the VAT you paid on purchases
Pay or claim the difference in your VAT return
How is VAT applied in the UAE?
Below is a simple example that explains how VAT is applied on goods:
Step 1: Manufacturer → Wholesaler
Example:
- The manufacturer sells goods to a wholesaler for AED 1,000 (excluding VAT).
- VAT at 5% = AED 50
So the manufacturer’s invoice is:
- Goods: AED 1,000
- VAT (5%): AED 50
- Total: AED 1,050
The manufacturer:
- Collects AED 50 VAT from the wholesaler
- Pays this AED 50 to the FTA (after adjusting its own input VAT, if any)
Step 2: Wholesaler → Retailer
Now the wholesaler sells the goods to a retailer.
Example:
- Selling price to retailer: AED 1,500 (excluding VAT)
- VAT at 5% = AED 75
Invoice to retailer:
- Goods: AED 1,500
- VAT (5%): AED 75
- Total: AED 1,575
The wholesaler:
- Had paid AED 50 VAT to the manufacturer (input VAT)
- Collects AED 75 VAT from the retailer (output VAT)
So, VAT payable to FTA =
Output VAT (75) – Input VAT (50) = AED 25
Step 3: Retailer → Final Consumer
Now the retailer sells the goods to the end consumer.
Example:
- Selling price to consumer: AED 2,000 (excluding VAT)
- VAT at 5% = AED 100
Invoice to consumer:
- Goods: AED 2,000
- VAT (5%): AED 100
- Total: AED 2,100
The retailer:
- Had paid AED 75 VAT to the wholesaler (input VAT)
- Collects AED 100 VAT from the consumer (output VAT)
So, VAT payable to FTA =
Output VAT (100) – Input VAT (75) = AED 25
Final Result – Who Really Pays the VAT?
Let’s look at the VAT amounts:
- Manufacturer paid to FTA: AED 50
- Wholesaler paid to FTA: AED 25
- Retailer paid to FTA: AED 25
Total VAT paid to FTA = 50 + 25 + 25 = AED 100
This AED 100 is exactly the 5% VAT on the final consumer price (AED 2,000 × 5%).
So the final consumer pays the full VAT.
Each business in the chain only passes the VAT along and pays the difference.
In Summary:
- VAT is added at each sale in the chain.
- Each business claims back the VAT it paid and pays only the difference.
The final consumer is the one who actually bears the full VAT cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UAE is a 5% tax applied to most goods and services. It was introduced on 1 January 2018 and is managed by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Businesses collect VAT on sales and pay it to the government after deducting the VAT they paid on their expenses.
Certain goods and services are exempt, meaning no VAT is charged, and businesses cannot claim VAT on related expenses.
Common VAT-exempt categories include:
- Residential rent
- Bare land
- Some financial services
- Local passenger transport
Input VAT is the VAT a business pays on its purchases and expenses.
Example:
If you buy office supplies for AED 500 → VAT is AED 25 → this is input VAT.
Businesses can claim this back when filing their VAT return.
In simple words:
Input VAT = VAT you pay.
Output VAT is the VAT a business charges customers on its sales.
Example:
You sell a service for AED 1,000 → VAT is AED 50 → this is output VAT.
This is the VAT you collect and later pay to the FTA.
In simple words:
Output VAT = VAT you collect.
Yes — VAT applies to most free zone companies, just like mainland companies.
The only exception is designated zones, which have special rules for certain goods.
But even designated zones must comply with VAT registration, filing, and recordkeeping.
No — the UAE FTA does not allow TRN (VAT number) searches by company name.
But if you already have the TRN, you can verify it on the FTA TRN Verification Portal.
In simple words:
You cannot find a company’s VAT number by name, but you can validate a VAT number if you have it.
VAT started in the UAE on 1 January 2018 at a standard rate of 5%.
In simple words:
VAT began in 2018.
VAT stands for Value Added Tax.
Businesses must keep proper VAT records for at least 5 years.
This includes:
- Sales invoices
- Purchase invoices
- Expense receipts
- Credit/debit notes
- VAT return filings
- Accounting books
- Bank statements
- Import/export records