How do I use the VAT return calculator (UAE)?
- Enter standard-rated sales before VAT, plus zero-rated and exempt sales.
- Enter purchases on which you paid VAT, before VAT.
- Add any share of purchases you cannot recover, then read the result.
VAT return calculator (UAE): frequently asked questions
How is VAT payable calculated?
Output VAT on your sales minus the input VAT you can recover on purchases.
When is the UAE VAT return due?
By the 28th day after the end of each tax period, filed on the FTA’s EmaraTax portal.
What is zero-rated vs exempt?
Zero-rated supplies are taxed at 0% and you can still recover input VAT. Exempt supplies carry no VAT and related input VAT is generally not recoverable.
What input VAT can I not recover?
Examples include some entertainment costs and motor vehicles available for personal use.
What is the reverse charge?
For many imports of goods and services, you account for VAT yourself instead of paying it to the supplier.
What happens if I file late?
The FTA charges administrative penalties for late filing and late payment.
Is this a substitute for an accountant?
No. Use it to plan cash flow and check figures.
Is my data stored?
No. It runs in your browser.
Are these calculations based on UAE rules?
Where a UAE rule applies (VAT, labour law, mortgage limits) the tool follows it and names the source. Rules change, so confirm important figures with the relevant authority.
Is the vat return calculator (uae) free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up and no usage limits for normal use.