Does this tool send my data to any server?

No. All VAT calculations run entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No amount, country selection or any other data is transmitted or stored anywhere.

What are the current VAT rates in the GCC?

Saudi Arabia charges 15% VAT (raised from 5% in July 2020). The UAE charges 5% (in force since January 2018). Bahrain charges 10% (raised from 5% in January 2022). Oman charges 5% (in force since April 2021). Qatar and Kuwait have not yet implemented VAT.

What is the difference between exclusive and inclusive VAT?

Exclusive (add-on) VAT means the quoted price does not include tax — you add the VAT percentage on top to get the total. Inclusive VAT means the quoted price already contains the tax — you divide by (1 + rate) to extract the pre-tax base.

How much VAT is on 1,000 SAR in Saudi Arabia?

At the Saudi 15% rate, VAT on a net price of 1,000 SAR is 150 SAR, giving a total of 1,150 SAR. If 1,000 SAR is already inclusive, the base is 1,000 ÷ 1.15 = 869.57 SAR and the VAT is 130.43 SAR.

How do I calculate 5% VAT in the UAE?

To add VAT, multiply the net amount by 0.05 and add it on — 5% of AED 1,000 is AED 50, for a total of AED 1,050. To strip VAT from an inclusive AED 1,050, divide by 1.05 to get AED 1,000.

Do Qatar and Kuwait charge VAT?

Not yet. As of now Qatar and Kuwait have not implemented VAT, so they are not included in the calculator. Saudi Arabia (15%), the UAE (5%), Bahrain (10%) and Oman (5%) are covered.

Saudi Arabia & UAE VAT Calculator (GCC) — Arabic RTL Friendly

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Saudi Arabia & UAE VAT calculator — GCC, Arabic RTL friendly

Enter an amount, select your GCC country, and instantly calculate VAT in add-on or inclusive mode. It is built for businesses, freelancers and shoppers across the Gulf who need a quick, correct VAT figure with proper Arabic display.

How it works

The country you pick fixes the VAT rate (Saudi Arabia 15%, UAE 5%, Bahrain 10%, Oman 5%). Two calculation modes:

Add-on (exclusive) mode — the amount is the net price before tax:

VAT   = base × rate
Total = base + VAT

Inclusive mode — the amount already contains the tax:

Base = total ÷ (1 + rate)
VAT  = total − base

Turning on RTL Arabic flips the whole layout right-to-left, swaps in Arabic labels and currency symbols (ر.س, د.إ, د.ب, ر.ع), and optionally renders figures in Eastern Arabic numerals (١٢٣…).

Worked examples

Saudi Arabia (15%). Net price of 1,000 SAR → VAT = 150 SAR → Total = 1,150 SAR. Reverse: 1,000 SAR inclusive → Base = 1,000 ÷ 1.15 = 869.57 SAR → VAT = 130.43 SAR.

UAE (5%). Net price of AED 500 → VAT = 25 AED → Total = 525 AED. Reverse: 525 AED inclusive → Base = 525 ÷ 1.05 = 500 AED → VAT = 25 AED.

GCC VAT rates and implementation history

Country	Rate	Implementation date	Notes
UAE	5%	1 January 2018	First GCC country to implement
Saudi Arabia	5% → 15%	1 January 2018 → 1 July 2020	Tripled during COVID-19 to fund spending
Bahrain	5% → 10%	1 January 2019 → 1 January 2022	Doubled as part of fiscal consolidation
Oman	5%	16 April 2021	Latest GCC implementer
Qatar	—	Not yet	Announced but not yet implemented
Kuwait	—	Not yet	Timeline unclear

Sector-specific VAT notes

Saudi Arabia. Most goods and services are subject to the 15% standard rate. Zero-rated supplies include exports of goods and services outside the GCC, international transport, and certain financial services. Basic food items, residential rents, and local passenger transport are also zero-rated under KSA VAT rules.

UAE. The 5% standard rate applies broadly, with zero-rating for exports, international transport, certain healthcare and education services, and first supply of residential buildings. Some financial services are exempt. Businesses must register for VAT if taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 per year.

Who must register. In both countries, businesses with taxable supplies above the registration threshold must register with the tax authority (ZATCA in Saudi Arabia, FTA in the UAE), issue VAT invoices with their tax registration number, and file periodic VAT returns.

All processing is 100% client-side — your figures never leave your browser. For specific tax advice, consult a registered tax advisor in the relevant jurisdiction.