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Saudi Arabia VAT Calculator

Add 15% VAT to a net amount, or extract the VAT portion from an inclusive price. Built for invoices, quotes and quick double-checks.

Last reviewed 27 April 2026· Source: Saudi Arabia Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
Zero-rated includes international transport, exports outside KSA, the first sale of new residential property, and certain education and healthcare. Exempt includes residential property leases, local passenger transport and certain financial services.
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How VAT works in Saudi Arabia

Value-Added Tax (VAT) was introduced in Saudi Arabia on 1 January 2018 at a single standard rate of 5%, governed by Royal Decree A/152 of 2017 (KSA VAT). Most goods and services in Saudi Arabia are taxed at 5%; a small set of supplies are zero-rated (taxable at 0%) or exempt (no VAT charged, no input VAT recoverable).

Worked example

A consultant invoices a Riyadh client SAR 10,000 (excl. VAT). The 15% VAT line is SAR 500, so the invoice total is SAR 10,500.

If the same consultant later receives a tax invoice showing SAR 11,500 incl. VAT, the implied net is 11,500 ÷ 1.15 = SAR 10,000 and the recoverable input VAT is SAR 1,500.

Quick formulas

To add 15% VAT: net × 1.15 = inclusive.
To extract 15% VAT: inclusive ÷ 1.15 = net; VAT = inclusive − net.

Frequently asked questions

What is the standard Saudi Arabia VAT rate in 2026?
5% - unchanged since the law came into force on 1 January 2018.
How do I extract 15% VAT from a price that already includes VAT?
Divide the inclusive price by 1.15 to find the net amount. The VAT portion equals the inclusive price minus the net amount.
What goods and services are zero-rated in Saudi Arabia?
International transport, exports outside KSA, certain education and healthcare services, the first sale of new residential property, and investment-grade precious metals.
What is the difference between zero-rated and exempt supplies?
Zero-rated supplies are taxable at 0% - the supplier still charges 0% VAT and can recover input VAT on their costs. Exempt supplies have no VAT charged and the supplier cannot recover input VAT.
Do I need to register for VAT in Saudi Arabia?
Mandatory registration applies if your annual taxable supplies and imports exceed SAR 375,000. Voluntary registration is available above SAR 187,500.

Reference only. This calculator implements public formulas from Saudi Arabia Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority; it does not replace professional tax advice. Always reconcile against your TRN-issued tax invoices.