- Before VAT
- 1,000.00
- VAT (15%)
- 150.00
- Total including VAT
- 1,150.00
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To add VAT, multiply the price before tax by the rate: 1,000 at Saudi Arabia's 15% is 150 of VAT and 1,150 in total. To find the VAT inside a total that already includes it, divide the total by one plus the rate: 1,150 ÷ 1.15 = 1,000 before tax, so the VAT is 150. Taking 15% off 1,150 is a common mistake — it gives 977.50, which is wrong.
Standard VAT rates in the region
Saudi Arabia
- Standard rate
- 15%
Egypt
- Standard rate
- 14%
Bahrain
- Standard rate
- 10%
United Arab Emirates
- Standard rate
- 5%
Oman
- Standard rate
- 5%
Qatar, Kuwait
- Standard rate
- No VAT yet
| Country | Standard rate |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 15% |
| Egypt | 14% |
| Bahrain | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% |
| Oman | 5% |
| Qatar, Kuwait | No VAT yet |
Standard rates only; some goods and services are zero-rated or exempt. Check your tax authority for your case.
Questions
How do I calculate 15% VAT in Saudi Arabia?
Multiply the price before tax by 0.15 for the VAT, or by 1.15 for the total. To go back from a total, divide it by 1.15.
Does Dopave work this out on invoices automatically?
Yes. Each invoice line carries its own tax rate, totals are worked out line by line, and the VAT return reads straight from the books.
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