Saudi VAT Calculator
Add or remove 15% KSA VAT in Saudi riyals.
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The Saudi VAT calculator is set to the 15% standard rate in Saudi riyals (SAR). Saudi Arabia introduced VAT at 5% in 2018 and raised it to 15% in 2020. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) administers it.
15% VAT formula
- SAR 1,000 + 15% = SAR 1,150 (VAT SAR 150)
- SAR 460 including VAT ÷ 1.15 = SAR 400 net (VAT SAR 60)
What is zero-rated in Saudi Arabia?
Exports, international transport and certain qualifying medicines and medical equipment are zero-rated. Some financial services and residential rent are exempt.
VAT registration and e-invoicing
Registration is mandatory for businesses with taxable supplies above SAR 375,000 a year. VAT-registered businesses must also issue electronic invoices under ZATCA’s e-invoicing (FATOORA) rules.
Working with dirhams instead? Use the UAE VAT calculator. For VAT-inclusive totals, open the reverse VAT calculator.
Sources: Source: ZATCA, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, publishes Saudi VAT and e-invoicing rules.
FAQ
What is the VAT rate in Saudi Arabia?
The standard rate is 15%. Some supplies are zero-rated (0%) or exempt.
How do I remove 15% VAT from a price?
Divide by 1.15. For example, SAR 115 ÷ 1.15 = SAR 100, so the VAT is SAR 15.
What share of a VAT-inclusive price is VAT at 15%?
About 13.04%, or 3/23 of the total.