UAE VAT & Freelancer Tax Guide

Reviewed Jun 2026

Standard VAT

Reduced rates

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Self-employed income tax (mid)

~0%

How to use this in VatVantage

Open Settings and select UAE from the country preset. VatVantage will set VAT to 5% and the income tax estimate to ~0%. Adjust the sliders if your bracket differs.

Notes for freelancers

Currency: د.إ
Region: Middle East & Africa
These rates are an estimate for planning only. Confirm with tax.gov.ae or a local accountant before filing.

Try the interactive UAE demo

Open the dashboard pre-loaded with sample invoices and expenses using UAE's VAT (5%) and income tax estimate (~0%). No account needed.

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