VAT · United Arab Emirates

Remove VAT from a gross amount

Extract the 5% VAT from any VAT-inclusive price. Enter the gross amount and read off the net and the VAT.

  • ÷ 1.05
  • Fils-accurate
  • Reference table

The calculator

Net · VAT · Gross

The rule

Net = gross ÷ 1.05. VAT = gross − net. A common mistake is subtracting 5% of the gross: that removes too much, because the VAT was calculated on the net figure, not the gross one.

Common amounts at 5% VAT
Gross (AED)Net (AED)VAT (AED)
10.009.520.48
50.0047.622.38
100.0095.244.76
250.00238.1011.90
500.00476.1923.81
1,000.00952.3847.62
5,000.004,761.90238.10

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I take 5% VAT off a price?

Divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.05. The result is the net price; the difference between gross and net is the VAT.

Why divide by 1.05 and not subtract 5%?

Because the 5% was added to the net, not the gross. Subtracting 5% of the gross removes too much. Dividing by 1.05 reverses the original calculation exactly.