Consumption tax calculator by country
Saudi Arabia consumption tax and VAT rates
The standard rate in Saudi Arabia is 15%. See examples for each rate, rounding rules and sources.
Date checked
At a glance
- System
- Value added tax (VAT)
- Standard rate
- 15%
- Currency
- Saudi Riyal (SAR)
- Rounding
- Rounding
Calculating with SAR 10,000.00
- Standard 15%
SAR 10,000.00 - Before tax → totalSAR 11,500.00Including tax → tax amountSAR 1,304.35
How is the tax on a receipt calculated?
For a price before tax: tax = amount × rate ÷ 100. For a price including tax: tax = amount × rate ÷ (100 + rate).
This calculator rounds tax to the nearest SAR 0.01. Exact halves round up.
- Tax included in SAR 1,000.00 (15%)
- SAR 130.43
- Tax on SAR 1,000.00 before tax (15%)
- SAR 150.00
Rate scope and verification notes
15% since July 1, 2020.
Compare countries sharing a currency or region
Countries sharing the currency appear first, followed by others in the same region. Amounts are not converted.
| Country | Currency | Standard rate | Date checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi ArabiaSAR · Checked September 18, 2026 | SAR | 15% | |
| United Arab EmiratesAED · Source not yet verified | AED | 5% | Source not yet verified |
| ChinaCNY · Source not yet verified | CNY | 13% | Source not yet verified |
| IndonesiaIDR · Checked September 18, 2026 | IDR | 11% | |
| IndiaINR · Checked September 18, 2026 | INR | 18% | |
| JapanJPY · Checked September 18, 2026 | JPY | 10% |
Source
PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Saudi Arabia · Date checked
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For reference only. Rates change and can differ by item and type of transaction, so check the tax authority's own information before filing or paying.