Add or remove VAT at Saudi Arabia's standard rate of 15%. Pre-set to SAR — switch modes to work forwards from a net price or backwards from a VAT-inclusive total.
SAR 800.00 × 1.15 = SAR 920.00
Adding 15% VAT to an abaya priced at SAR 800.00 (net) gives SAR 920.00 gross — that's SAR 120.00 of VAT.
SAR 200.00 ÷ 1.15 = SAR 173.91
Removing 15% VAT from a restaurant meal marked SAR 200.00 (gross) leaves SAR 173.91 net — the VAT portion is SAR 26.09.
| Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|
| 15% standard | Most goods and services |
| 0% | Zero-rated exports, medicines & medical equipment, investment metals |
Businesses in Saudi Arabia generally must register for VAT once taxable turnover reaches SAR 375,000 taxable supplies (mandatory). VAT registration and returns are administered by Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).
The standard VAT rate in Saudi Arabia is 15%. Reduced rates of 0% apply to items such as zero-rated exports, medicines & medical equipment, investment metals. (Rates as of 2026-07-13.)
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.15 (that is, 1 + 15%). Removing 15% VAT from a restaurant meal marked SAR 200.00 (gross) leaves SAR 173.91 net — the VAT portion is SAR 26.09.
Multiply the net price by 1.15. Adding 15% VAT to an abaya priced at SAR 800.00 (net) gives SAR 920.00 gross — that's SAR 120.00 of VAT.
You must register for VAT in Saudi Arabia once your taxable turnover reaches SAR 375,000 taxable supplies (mandatory). Registration is handled by Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).
Rates and thresholds shown as of 2026-07-13. Tax rules change — confirm current figures with Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) before relying on them.