VAT Calculator
Calculate Value Added Tax for Saudi Arabia, UAE, and GCC countries instantly.
Amount
Results
Net Amount (Before VAT)
1,000.00 SAR
VAT Amount (15%)
150.00 SAR
Total Amount (With VAT)
1,150.00 SAR
Formula Used
Total = Amount × (1 + VAT Rate)Invoicing SAR 1,150.00? Qeemah issues it as a ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoice with VAT, QR code and signed XML calculated automatically.
How to Calculate VAT in Saudi Arabia
Quick answer: if the price excludes VAT, multiply it by 0.15 to get the VAT or by 1.15 to get the total. If the price already includes VAT, do not subtract 15% directly; divide by 1.15 first, then subtract the result from the VAT-inclusive price.
Value Added Tax (VAT) was introduced in Saudi Arabia on January 1, 2018, at a rate of 5%. In July 2020, the rate was increased to 15% as part of economic reforms.
How Much Is 15% VAT on Common Amounts?
The answer depends on whether the amount is before VAT or already includes it:
| Amount | 15% VAT added | Total after VAT | VAT inside an inclusive amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAR 20 | SAR 3.00 | SAR 23.00 | SAR 2.61 |
| SAR 100 | SAR 15.00 | SAR 115.00 | SAR 13.04 |
| SAR 150 | SAR 22.50 | SAR 172.50 | SAR 19.57 |
| SAR 1,000 | SAR 150.00 | SAR 1,150.00 | SAR 130.43 |
| SAR 20,000 | SAR 3,000.00 | SAR 23,000.00 | SAR 2,608.70 |
VAT Calculation Formulas
If price excludes VAT:
- VAT Amount = Price × 0.15
- Total with VAT = Price × 1.15
If price includes VAT:
- Net Price = Total ÷ 1.15
- VAT Amount = Total - Net Price
GCC VAT Rates
- Saudi Arabia: 15%
- UAE: 5%
- Bahrain: 10%
- Oman: 5%
Who Needs to Register for VAT?
Businesses with annual taxable supplies exceeding SAR 375,000 must register for VAT in Saudi Arabia. Voluntary registration is available for businesses with supplies between SAR 187,500 and SAR 375,000.
Why Accurate VAT Calculation Matters for ZATCA
Under ZATCA's e-invoicing regulations (FATOORA), even a small rounding error in VAT calculation can lead to rejection of your invoices during the Phase 2 integration. The VAT Total is a mandatory field (Tag 5) in the QR code and must match the sum of VAT amounts for all line items. Using a compliant calculator ensures your invoices pass validation.
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