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Saudi VAT rate 15%

Free Saudi VAT Calculator by Haseem (15%)

Add VAT, remove VAT, or find the VAT amount only — updated instantly as you type. A free Saudi VAT calculator by Haseem — fast and no sign-up required.

Calculate VAT in seconds

Pick a mode and type an amount — the result updates live.

The standard Saudi rate is 15%. You can set any custom rate.
Subtotal (excl. VAT)1,000
VAT (15%)150
Total (incl. VAT)1,150

Calculations run locally. Entered amounts and calculated results are not transmitted or stored by this calculator. Anonymous interaction events may be recorded for product analytics.

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Methodology & sources

This tool applies the 15% standard VAT rate using two formulas: adding VAT to a net amount, or extracting it from a VAT-inclusive total. The rate is editable for special cases.

Total incl. VAT = Amount × 1.15
Net (excl. VAT) = Total ÷ 1.15
The Saudi standard rate is 15%. The 5% option is shown as a custom/former rate (applied before July 2020) or a non-Saudi rate — it is not the current Saudi rate. Zero-rated and custom rates are supported.
Official sourcesVAT rules — Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)
Standard rate
15%
Effective date
1 July 2020
Authority / source
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)
Rounding
Nearest halala (2 decimals)
Content reviewed
15 July 2026
Regulation / source
VAT rules — ZATCA
Version
v1.3
This tool is for general educational purposes. Results are indicative estimates, not an official tax determination, and not a substitute for the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority or professional advice. For official figures and thresholds, refer to the ZATCA website.
Method and formula

How to calculate Saudi VAT

VAT in Saudi Arabia is charged at a standard rate of 15% on most goods and services. Every calculation comes down to two formulas: one to add VAT to a net price, and one to remove VAT from a price that already includes it.

Add VAT to an amount

Start from the price before VAT and add 15% to reach the total the customer pays.

VAT = amount × 15%
Total incl. VAT = amount × 1.15

Example: 1,000 → VAT 150 → Total 1,150

Remove VAT from a total (reverse VAT)

Start from the VAT-inclusive price and divide by 1.15 to get the original price before VAT.

Amount before VAT = total ÷ 1.15
VAT = total − amount before VAT

Example: Total 1,150 → excl. VAT 1,000 → VAT 150

Quick guide

Understanding VAT in Saudi Arabia

The calculator handles your day-to-day numbers, but understanding how VAT works helps you avoid mistakes on invoices and returns. Here are the essentials.

Saudi VAT at a glance

Standard rate15%
Effective since1 July 2020
RegulatorZakat, Tax and Customs Authority
Mandatory registration375,000 in annual taxable revenue
Voluntary registration187,500 in annual taxable revenue
VAT returnMonthly or quarterly, depending on turnover
Add VAT formulaTotal = Amount × 1.15
Remove VAT formulaExcl. VAT = Total ÷ 1.15

VAT-inclusive vs VAT-exclusive prices

A VAT-exclusive price is the value of the good or service on its own; a VAT-inclusive price adds 15% on top. Consumers usually see the inclusive price, while a business needs both figures: the net value for its return, and the total to collect from the customer.

ItemExcl. VATIncl. VAT
MeaningValue of the good or service aloneValue plus 15%
Example on 1,0001,0001,150
Where it appearsTax return and accountsCustomer invoice and price list

Zero-rated vs exempt supplies

Both carry no output VAT, but the difference matters: zero-rated supplies let you reclaim the input VAT you paid on purchases, while exempt supplies do not.

Zero-ratedExempt
VAT rate0%0%
Reclaim input VATYesNo
Common examplesExports outside the KingdomCertain financial services, residential property rental

VAT registration thresholds

Registration becomes mandatory once taxable revenue exceeds 375,000 over a rolling twelve months, and is optional once it reaches 187,500 . After crossing the mandatory threshold, a business has a set statutory window to register through the authority's platform. For the official current figures and deadlines, refer to the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority website.

Output tax, input tax and filing

Output tax is what a business collects from customers on its sales; input tax is what it pays on its purchases and expenses. On each periodic return (monthly or quarterly, depending on turnover) the business remits the difference to the authority. E-invoicing and accounting software like Haseem gathers these figures at line-item level and prepares the VAT return report.

Common VAT calculation mistakes

The most frequent error is adding VAT to a price that already includes it, so it is counted twice — or dividing the total by 15% instead of 1.15 when working backwards. Always confirm whether your figure is before or after VAT, then pick the matching mode in the calculator.

Examples

VAT examples by business type

The same formula applies to every activity — only the way the price is displayed changes. Some sectors show the price before VAT and add it at checkout; others display a VAT-inclusive price.

Retail

A shelf price shown before VAT, with 15% added at the till.

Price (excl. VAT)200
VAT 15%30
Total230

Services

A consulting or maintenance invoice — VAT on the service value.

Service value1,500
VAT 15%225
Total1,725

Restaurant

The menu shows VAT-inclusive prices, so you reverse it out.

Total (incl. VAT)115
Price (excl. VAT)100
VAT15

Contracting

A large contract value before VAT, with 15% added on the claim.

Contract value50,000
VAT 15%7,500
Total57,500

E-commerce

A cart shows a VAT-inclusive price and breaks out the VAT.

Total (incl. VAT)460
Price (excl. VAT)400
VAT60

Freelancer

A VAT-registered freelancer adds 15% to their work on the invoice.

Work value3,000
VAT 15%450
Total3,450

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

VAT (value added tax) is an indirect tax applied to most goods and services at each stage of sale. A registered business collects it from customers on behalf of the government and remits it to the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority. The standard rate in Saudi Arabia is 15%.

The standard VAT rate in Saudi Arabia is 15%, in effect since 1 July 2020. Some goods and services are zero-rated or exempt, but most sales are charged at 15%.

Multiply the amount by 15% to get the VAT, then add it to the original amount. Example: 1,000 × 15% = 150 VAT, total 1,150. Or in one step: Amount × 1.15.

Divide the VAT-inclusive amount by 1.15 to get the price before VAT; the difference is the VAT. Example: 1,150 ÷ 1.15 = 1,000 excl. VAT, VAT 150. Use the "Remove VAT" mode in the calculator above.

Reverse (backward) VAT means extracting VAT from a price that already includes it. Formula: VAT = Total − (Total ÷ 1.15). In other words, the VAT is about 0.1304 of the VAT-inclusive total (15 ÷ 115).

Take the VAT-inclusive total, divide it by 1.15 to find the net amount, then subtract that from the total to get the VAT. The calculator's "Remove VAT" mode does this for you instantly.

If you have a pre-VAT amount, multiply it by 15%. Use the "VAT only" mode, enter the amount, and the calculator shows the VAT without the total.

Yes. The default is 15%, but you can type any custom rate in the VAT rate field — such as 5% or 0% for zero-rated supplies — and the result updates immediately.

A VAT-exclusive price is the value of the good or service on its own. A VAT-inclusive price adds the 15% on top. Consumers usually see the inclusive price, while a business works with both when preparing invoices and returns.

The final consumer bears the VAT within the price. A registered business collects it from customers and remits it to the authority, while deducting the VAT it paid on its own purchases (input tax).

VAT is added when a registered business sells a taxable good or service. Registration becomes mandatory once annual taxable revenue exceeds the mandatory threshold, and is optional above a lower voluntary threshold.

Yes. A simplified invoice issued at the point of sale shows the VAT-inclusive price and states the VAT amount, and is compliant with Phase 2 requirements when issued from approved software such as Haseem.

Phase 2 (integration) requires connecting your invoicing system electronically to the Fatoora platform run by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, following a specific format and technical requirements. Haseem issues invoices that meet Phase 2 requirements.

Yes, the Saudi VAT calculator is completely free and needs no sign-up. Calculations run locally on your device; entered amounts and results are not transmitted or stored, though anonymous interaction events may be recorded for product analytics.

Yes. When you issue an invoice in Haseem, VAT is calculated automatically at both line-item and total level, shown clearly on the invoice, and posted straight to your accounts and tax reports. Haseem is e-invoicing and accounting software that settles it for you.

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VAT in Saudi Arabia is 15% as of 1 July 2020. The information on this page is for general guidance; regulations and thresholds may change. For official details, refer to the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority website.

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