How to add or remove VAT in Saudi Arabia
- The Saudi Arabia standard rate of 15% is already selected.
- Choose Add tax and enter a price excluding VAT to get the VAT and the gross price, or Remove tax and enter a price including VAT to split it into net and VAT.
- For goods at a reduced rate, type that rate in the rate box. Paste a list of prices, one per line, to convert them all at once.
VAT rates in Saudi Arabia
| Rate | Applies to (examples) |
|---|---|
| 15% | Standard rate: most goods and services |
| 0% | exports, international transport, qualifying medicines and medical equipment, investment gold |
In Saudi Arabia the tax is called VAT (ضريبة القيمة المضافة). To add 15%, multiply the net price by 1.15: SAR 100.00 becomes SAR 115.00. To remove it, divide the gross price by 1.15: SAR 100.00 including VAT is SAR 86.96 net plus SAR 13.04 VAT. A common mistake is to take 15% off the gross price, which removes too much; the VAT share of a gross price is 3/23, or 13.04%.
Saudi VAT rose from 5% to 15% on 1 July 2020. Invoices must be issued electronically under ZATCA’s e-invoicing (FATOORA) rules and show the VAT amount in riyals.
Standard and reduced rates checked on 20 October 2026 against ZATCA (the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority). Rates can change with each budget; the rate box is editable if a change takes effect.
FAQ
What is the VAT rate in Saudi Arabia?
15% since 1 July 2020. To remove it, divide the total by 1.15.
How do I remove VAT from a price in Saudi Arabia?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.15. For example, SAR 115.00 ÷ 1.15 = SAR 100.00 net, so the VAT is SAR 15.00.
Does the calculator save my rate?
Yes, the last rate and country you used are remembered in this browser. Nothing is uploaded.