VAT · 15% standard rate

Saudi Arabia VAT Calculator (15% VAT)

Calculate Saudi Arabian Value Added Tax (VAT) in Saudi Riyals (SAR) in both forward and reverse directions. Fully compliant with Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) regulations, this calculator computes 15% tax additions and deductions for commercial invoicing, Fatoora requirements, and expense bookkeeping.

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Saudi Arabia Tax Summary

Tax Name:: Value Added Tax (VAT)
Standard Rate:: 15%
Currency:: SAR (SAR)
Privacy:: Zero server uploads

Calculation Mode

Select whether to add VAT to a net amount or extract it from a gross total

Net price (excluding VAT)

SAR

Base pre-tax amount before tax is applied

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Net Amount

SAR 500.00

Price excluding tax

VAT Amount (15%)

Tax

SAR 75.00

Net × 15%

Gross Total

Calculated

SAR 575.00

Total including VAT

Formula: SAR500.00 × (1 + 0.15) = SAR575.00

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Statutory Tax Rates

Saudi Arabia VAT Rates & Classification

The standard VAT rate in Saudi Arabia is 15%, which took effect on July 1, 2020 (increased from the original 5% rate). Certain essential items and exports qualify for 0% zero-rating, while select financial transactions and residential real estate leases are exempt from VAT under ZATCA guidelines.

Reduced & Zero Rates in Saudi Arabia

0% zero-rate applies to exports of goods outside the GCC territory, international transport services, qualifying medicines and approved medical equipment, and investment metals (gold, silver, platinum of 99% purity).

Compliance & Registration

Who Must Register for Saudi VAT with ZATCA?

All businesses, establishments, and individuals resident in Saudi Arabia conducting an economic activity must register for VAT with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) if their annual taxable supplies exceed SAR 375,000. Non-resident entities that supply goods or services subject to VAT in Saudi Arabia must register immediately regardless of their turnover volume.

Mandatory ThresholdSAR 375,000 annual taxable revenue

Voluntary RegistrationVoluntary registration is available for businesses with annual revenue or expenses exceeding SAR 187,500.

Practical Examples

Worked VAT Examples for Saudi Arabia (SAR)

Solved calculations with statutory rates

Forward Calculation (Net → Gross)15% VAT

Example 1: Add 15% Saudi VAT to SAR 500.00 Net

Calculating the gross total for a customer electronic tax invoice (Fatoora).

Net Price:SAR 500.00

VAT Amount (15%):SAR 75.00

Gross Total Payable:SAR 575.00

Formula: Total = SAR 500.00 × (1 + 0.15) = SAR 575.00 (VAT: SAR 75.00)

Reverse Extraction (Gross → Net)15% VAT

Example 2: Remove 15% Saudi VAT from SAR 1,150.00 Gross

Extracting net commercial cost and deductible input tax from a supplier bill.

Gross Total:SAR 1150.00

VAT Amount (15%):SAR 150.00

Net Base Price:SAR 1000.00

Formula: Net = SAR 1,150.00 ÷ 1.15 = SAR 1,000.00 (VAT: SAR 1,150.00 - SAR 1,000.00 = SAR 150.00)

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Saudi Arabia VAT

What is the standard VAT rate in Saudi Arabia?

The standard VAT rate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is 15%. This rate was implemented on July 1, 2020, and applies to the majority of goods and services.

How do you remove 15% VAT from a Saudi riyal price?

To remove 15% VAT from a gross amount in SAR, divide the total figure by 1.15. For example, SAR 1,150 divided by 1.15 equals SAR 1,000 net, with SAR 150 representing the 15% VAT portion.

What is the ZATCA VAT registration threshold in Saudi Arabia?

The mandatory VAT registration threshold set by ZATCA is SAR 375,000 in annual taxable turnover. Entities with turnover between SAR 187,500 and SAR 375,000 may register voluntarily.

What is ZATCA Fatoora e-invoicing?

Fatoora is the electronic invoicing initiative implemented by ZATCA requiring businesses to generate structured digital tax invoices (Phase 1 generation and Phase 2 integration) with cryptographic stamps and QR codes.

Are financial simulations on this calculator private?

Yes. Calculations execute locally in your web browser with zero server communication. No business figures or transaction records are ever transmitted or saved.

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