Free UAE VAT Estimator
UAE VAT Calculator for Freelancers
Estimate your net UAE VAT (5%) — VAT collected on sales minus VAT paid on expenses — and see if you must register with the FTA.
United Arab Emirates freelancers pay no personal income tax — this estimates your net VAT payable (VAT collected on sales minus VAT paid on expenses).
Net VAT payable
AED 2,600
Effective rate 4.3% on AED 60,000 revenue
VAT on sales (5%)AED 3,000
VAT reclaimable on expenses-AED 400
Approx VAT per quarterAED 650
Below the AED 375,000 VAT registration threshold — registration may be voluntary.
Estimates use latest published figures (US 2025 brackets & 15.3% SE tax, UK Self Assessment bands + Class 4 NI, Canada federal + CPP, GCC VAT rates). Simplified estimate for planning only — not tax advice.
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