How do I calculate VAT in Saudi Arabia?

To add VAT: multiply the amount by 1.15. To extract the amount before VAT: divide the total by 1.15. The VAT amount is the difference.

Can I use this calculator for other countries VAT rates?

Yes, you can change the VAT rate in the calculator to match the VAT rate of any country. The default is set to 15% for Saudi Arabia.

How to calculate VAT from the total invoice amount?

To calculate VAT from the total: divide the amount by 1.15 to get the amount before VAT, then subtract to get the VAT amount. Example: SAR 1,150 ÷ 1.15 = SAR 1,000 (base amount), VAT = SAR 150.

How to remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive amount?

To remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive amount, enter the total amount and click Remove VAT. You will instantly get the amount before VAT and the VAT portion. Formula: Amount before VAT = Total ÷ 1.15

Saudi Arabia VAT Calculator - Calculate 15% Value Added Tax

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How to Calculate 15% VAT:

➕ To Add VAT to an Amount:

                        VAT = Price × 15 ÷ 100
                    

                        Total with VAT = Price × 1.15
                    

➖ To Extract VAT from Total Price:

                        Price without VAT = Total ÷ 1.15
                    

                        VAT Amount = Total - (Total ÷ 1.15)
                    

💡 Quick Example:

A product costs 1,000 SAR:
VAT = 1000 × 15 ÷ 100 = 150 SAR
Total = 1000 + 150 = 1,150 SAR

📊 Common Examples:

Price Before VAT	VAT (15%)	Total
100	15	115
500	75	575
1,000	150	1,150
5,000	750	5,750
10,000	1,500	11,500
50,000	7,500	57,500

What is Value Added Tax (VAT)?

Value Added Tax (VAT) is an indirect tax imposed on most goods and services bought and sold by businesses, with some exceptions. Saudi Arabia implemented VAT on January 1, 2018 at a rate of 5%, which was then increased to 15% effective July 1, 2020. VAT is regulated by the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA).

How to Calculate VAT in Saudi Arabia

1. Adding VAT to an Amount:

Total Amount = Original Amount × (1 + VAT Rate / 100)

Example: If the amount is SAR 1,000, the total with VAT = 1,000 × 1.15 = SAR 1,150 (VAT = SAR 150)

2. Extracting VAT from an Amount:

Amount Before VAT = Total Amount ÷ (1 + VAT Rate / 100)

Example: If the total is SAR 1,150, the amount before VAT = 1,150 ÷ 1.15 = SAR 1,000 (VAT = SAR 150)

Saudi Arabia VAT Key Facts

Current VAT Rate: 15% (since July 1, 2020)
Regulatory Authority: ZATCA (Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority)
Registration Threshold: SAR 375,000 annual revenue (mandatory)
Voluntary Registration: SAR 187,500 annual revenue
VAT Return Filing: Monthly (revenue > SAR 40M) or Quarterly
Zero-rated Items: Exports, international transportation, medicines & medical equipment
Exempt Items: Financial services, life insurance, residential property rental

Frequently Asked Questions about VAT

The current VAT rate in Saudi Arabia is 15%, effective since July 1, 2020. It applies to most goods and services, with some exceptions for exempt and zero-rated supplies.

VAT-exempt items include: financial services, life insurance, residential property rental, certain healthcare and education services. Zero-rated items include: exports outside GCC, international transportation, and qualifying medicines and medical equipment.

Businesses registered for VAT are responsible for collecting tax from customers and remitting it to ZATCA (Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority). Registration is mandatory if annual revenue exceeds SAR 375,000 and voluntary if it exceeds SAR 187,500.

To calculate VAT from a total invoice: divide the total by 1.15 to get the pre-VAT amount, then subtract to find the VAT. Example: SAR 1,150 ÷ 1.15 = SAR 1,000 (base), VAT = SAR 150. Or simply use our calculator above and click "Remove VAT".

To remove VAT from any VAT-inclusive amount, enter the amount in the calculator above and click "Remove VAT". You'll instantly see the base amount and the VAT portion. Formula: Amount before VAT = Total Amount ÷ 1.15

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