VAT Calculator
Add VAT to a price, or take it out of a total that already includes it.
The math
How we got your number
- VAT addedUSD 1,000 × 5%= USD 50
- Price with VAT addedUSD 1,000 + USD 50= USD 1,050
- Price before VAT, if the amount includes itUSD 1,000 ÷ (1 + 5%)= USD 952.38
- VAT included in the amountUSD 1,000 − USD 952.38= USD 47.62
What this number means
Adding VAT multiplies the price by the rate. Taking VAT out divides by one plus the rate, which is why 5% of a VAT-inclusive total is not the VAT inside it.
Getting tax right on every invoice matters for compliance and for customers trusting your pricing.
How to improve it
- 01Always show tax separately on receipts, not bundled into the price.
- 02Confirm your exact local rate — it can vary by product and country.
Frequently asked questions
How is VAT calculated?
To add VAT, multiply the price by the rate and add the result. At 5%, AED 1,000 becomes AED 1,050.
What are common VAT rates in the Gulf and Jordan?
The UAE and Oman charge 5% VAT, Bahrain 10% and Saudi Arabia 15%. Jordan applies a 16% general sales tax. Qatar and Kuwait have no VAT yet. Rates can change, so confirm the current one for your business.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the VAT-inclusive amount by one plus the rate. At 5%, AED 1,050 ÷ 1.05 = AED 1,000, so the VAT inside is AED 50.
Does this replace certified e-invoicing?
No — this is a quick estimate. Compliant invoicing requires a certified system for your country.
How does WAJ handle tax compliance?
WAJ supports JoFotara e-invoicing in Jordan and UAE compliance natively, and ZATCA compliance in Saudi Arabia through a certified partner.
See tax-ready invoicing in action.
WAJ supports JoFotara e-invoicing in Jordan and UAE tax compliance natively, plus ZATCA compliance in Saudi Arabia through a certified partner.