About VATly UAE

An independent, free resource for understanding the UAE's 5% VAT.

Our mission

VATly UAE was built to make the UAE's 5% Value Added Tax effortless to understand and calculate. Whether you're a small business owner in Dubai issuing your first tax invoice, a freelancer in Abu Dhabi figuring out whether you need a TRN, or a tourist trying to back-calculate VAT from a receipt — we want to give you a clear answer in seconds.

What we publish

Alongside the calculator, our blog publishes practical, plain-English guides on UAE VAT: registration, invoicing, sector-specific rules (real estate, freelancers, e-commerce), tourist refunds, and the most common compliance mistakes.

Editorial approach

Articles are written based on Federal Tax Authority (FTA) public guidance, the official VAT Executive Regulations, and our review of audit trends. We update content when the FTA publishes new clarifications. We do not accept paid placements inside articles.

Important disclaimer

VATly UAE provides general educational information only and is not a substitute for professional tax advice. Always verify your specific situation with a qualified UAE tax advisor or the Federal Tax Authority.

Contact

Spotted an error or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Email hello@vatlyuae.com.