VAT and Corporate Tax are still relatively new in the UAE, and the rules — registration thresholds, the 0% band, free zone qualifying income, deductible costs — interact in ways that catch out even experienced business owners. This guide pulls together every finance and tax question a UAE business typically faces, from day-one VAT registration to year-one invoicing, with a free calculator for each step.
Every Finance & Tax Tool in One Place
Below are all 7 finance & tax tools on the site, each solving one specific part of the bigger decision. Click through to any of them directly, or read on for guidance on which one to start with.
- Zakat Calculator — Nisab from today's gold or silver rate, your zakatable assets, and the 2.5% — with the madhab choice on jewellery.
- UAE Corporate Tax Calculator — Work out the 9% corporate tax, the 0% band, Small Business Relief and the free zone de minimis test.
- UAE VAT Calculator — Add or remove 5% VAT instantly, and check if you must register for VAT.
- Profit Margin Calculator — Work out gross margin, markup and selling price from your cost base.
- Break-Even Calculator — Find out how many units or how much revenue you need just to cover costs.
- UAE Invoice Generator — Create a compliant, VAT-ready invoice and download it as a PDF in minutes.
- Tax Assistant — Check whether your business needs to register for VAT and Corporate Tax, and what rate likely applies.
How to Use This Guide
If you're just starting out, work through the list roughly top to bottom — each tool builds on the last, from the first big decision down to the specific number you'll need before signing anything. If you already know exactly which question you need answered, jump straight to that calculator; each one takes under a minute and needs no sign-up.
How to Choose the Right Tool for Your Situation
Not everyone needs every tool on this list. If you're early in the process and still weighing broad options, start with whichever tool frames the big decision rather than a specific number — that's usually the first one or two listed above. If you already know your general direction and just need a hard figure to plan around or take into a conversation with an agent, bank or authority, go straight to the calculator that matches that specific cost or eligibility question.
Why These Numbers Are Worth Checking Yourself
Formation agents, brokers and banks all have an interest in the number they quote you, which is exactly why it helps to have your own independent estimate first. None of these tools replace professional advice for anything with legal or financial consequences, but they do mean you walk into that conversation already knowing what a reasonable figure looks like — and able to spot a quote that's out of line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a substitute for an accountant or tax advisor?
No — it's a fast way to get a reliable estimate for planning purposes. For filing and formal compliance, you should still confirm figures with a qualified UAE tax advisor or the FTA.
Does it stay current with FTA rate changes?
The tool applies the currently published VAT and Corporate Tax rates and thresholds, and is a good first check before you commit numbers to an invoice or return.
Does it handle free zone qualifying income rules?
Where relevant, the tool reflects the free zone 0% qualifying income and de minimis rules, though your specific activity should be confirmed against the Ministry of Finance's published list.
Can I use it for multiple transactions or invoices at once?
The tool is built for quick single calculations; for bulk processing across many invoices, our Invoice Generator or your accounting software is the better fit.
Is the tool free to use?
Yes, completely free, with no sign-up and no limit on how many times you can run it.
Tax compliance doesn't have to mean guesswork. Run your numbers through the calculators above before you file, invoice or register, and keep a qualified UAE tax advisor in the loop for anything with legal or filing consequences.