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VAT registration threshold checker
Free UAE calculator. Mandatory at AED 375,000 of taxable supplies in past 12 months. Voluntary at AED 187,500 of taxable supplies or expenses.
Status
Voluntary eligible
≥ AED 187,500 threshold met for voluntary registration
Voluntary registration permitted. Useful for businesses with input VAT to reclaim or to give a B2B-credible VAT number.
How this calculator works
- Enter the inputs above. Provide the figures the calculator asks for — wages, dates, contract type, etc. We use only the values you enter; nothing leaves your browser.
- We apply the UAE-law rule. VAT registration threshold checker runs the formula defined by FDL-8-2017 Article 13. The math follows the official text, not a third-party shortcut.
- Read the result and the breakdown. The headline number is shown alongside any caps, eligibility flags, and step-by-step working so you can verify the figure against your contract or the law.
- Take next steps. If the result confirms a right or obligation you want to act on, talk to a UAE-licensed lawyer through the link below or browse the Q&A library for follow-up questions.
UAE law sources
This calculator follows the rules in the UAE laws below — every figure traces back to a specific article.
- FDL-8-2017 Article 13— Article 13 — mandatory
- FDL-8-2017 Article 14— Article 14 — voluntary
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Information, not legal advice. This calculator is for orientation only. Specific situations vary — consult a UAE-licensed lawyer for advice on your matter.