Country rates
VAT in Saudi Arabia
15% VAT on most supplies, raised from 5% in July 2020. Some sectors are exempt or zero rated.
| Standard rate | 15% |
|---|---|
| Reduced rates | 0% |
| Currency | SAR |
Worked example
100.00 net plus 15% VAT comes to SAR 115.00.
A SAR 100.00 gross price splits into SAR 86.96 net and SAR 13.04 VAT.
Try the VAT calculatorWhat you should know about Saudi Arabia VAT
The standard rate of 15% applies to most supplies. Reduced rates of 0% cover specific categories such as food, books, medicines and transport, and only where the supply fits the exact definition in Saudi Arabia's tax law.
Registration rules differ by country. In the UK there is a turnover threshold before you must register; in many EU countries it is lower or absent. The guides cover the UK threshold and the EU OSS scheme for cross-border sales.
Rates and rules change. This page is reviewed quarterly against official sources, and you should confirm the applicable rate with the Saudi Arabia tax authority before filing.