Saudi VAT Calculator (15%) 2026
Add 15% Saudi VAT to a price, or extract the VAT already included in a VAT-inclusive amount.
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In short
Saudi Arabia's VAT rate is 15%. Multiply a net price by 1.15 to add VAT, or divide a gross price by 1.15 to find the net amount. The rate rose from 5% to 15% on 1 July 2020.
Who this is for: Anyone in Saudi Arabia adding 15% VAT to a price or extracting it from a VAT-inclusive amount.
Saudi VAT at a glance
Saudi Arabia's standard VAT rate has been 15% since 1 July 2020 (raised from the original 5% introduced in 2018). Some supplies — such as qualifying exports, certain financial services, and specific real-estate transactions — may be zero-rated or exempt.
To add VAT: Gross = Net × 1.15
To remove VAT: Net = Gross ÷ 1.15, and VAT = Gross − Net
Assumptions
- The rate is fixed at 15%.
- Removing VAT divides by 1.15.
Worked examples
VAT = 1,000 × 15% = SAR 150
Total = SAR 1,150
Net = 1,150 ÷ 1.15 = SAR 1,000
VAT included = SAR 150
Frequently asked questions
When did Saudi VAT change to 15%?
The rate increased from 5% to 15% on 1 July 2020.
Do I need a ZATCA-compliant e-invoice?
Most VAT-registered businesses in Saudi Arabia must issue e-invoices with a ZATCA QR code. See our ZATCA QR code generator.
Are any goods VAT-exempt in Saudi Arabia?
Yes — certain financial services, some real estate transactions, and qualifying exports may be zero-rated or exempt. Confirm the treatment for your specific goods or services with ZATCA or a tax advisor.
Are there zero-rated or exempt supplies in Saudi Arabia?
Yes — exports, international transport and some medicines are zero-rated; residential rent and certain financial services are exempt.
What is the VAT registration threshold in Saudi Arabia?
Mandatory at SAR 375,000 of annual taxable supplies, voluntary from SAR 187,500.
People also ask
What is the VAT rate in Saudi Arabia?
15%, since 1 July 2020 (raised from 5%).
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.15 to get the net amount; the difference is the VAT.
Who must register for VAT in Saudi Arabia?
Businesses with taxable supplies above SAR 375,000 in the past or next 12 months; voluntary registration from SAR 187,500.
Is VAT charged on residential rent?
No — residential rent is exempt; commercial rent is taxed at 15%.
Is there VAT on property purchases?
No — residential and commercial property sales are exempt from VAT and instead carry the 5% Real Estate Transaction Tax.
When are VAT returns filed?
Monthly for businesses with supplies over SAR 40 million, quarterly otherwise, within a month of the period end via ZATCA.
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