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How to Use the VAT Calculator
Enter the amount, choose Add VAT if your price is before tax or Remove VAT if it already includes tax, then pick a country preset — UAE 5%, Saudi Arabia 15%, Bahrain 10%, Oman 5%, UK 20% — or enter a custom rate. Press Calculate VAT to see the net amount, the VAT amount and the total, plus a comparison table showing the same amount at every preset rate.
The mistake this calculator exists to prevent: removing VAT is division, not subtraction. Taking 15% off SAR 1,150 gives SAR 977.50, but the true price before 15% VAT is SAR 1,000 — because the 15% was charged on the net price, not on the total. Always divide the total by 1.15 (or 1.05, or 1.10).
Two caveats: rates and exemptions do change — Saudi Arabia's jump from 5% to 15% in July 2020 is the cautionary example — and some supplies are zero-rated or exempt, so a single rate never fits every invoice. Verify the current rate with the FTA (UAE), ZATCA (Saudi Arabia) or your local tax authority before relying on a figure.
For India's equivalent tax, try our GST Calculator with its CGST + SGST / IGST split, and for sale prices before tax, our Discount Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VAT?
Value Added Tax is a consumption tax charged on most goods and services. It is collected at each stage of the supply chain, but the final consumer pays it as part of the price — which is why shelf prices in the Gulf and UK usually already include VAT.
How do I add VAT to a price?
VAT = net price × rate, and total = net price × (1 + rate). For example, AED 1,000 at the UAE's 5% rate carries AED 50 of VAT and costs AED 1,050 in total.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide by (1 + rate): net price = total ÷ 1.15 at 15%. For example, SAR 575 including 15% Saudi VAT is SAR 500 before VAT, with SAR 75 of VAT inside. Do not just subtract 15% — that gives the wrong answer.
What are the VAT rates in the Gulf?
Standard rates as of November 2026: UAE 5% (since January 2018), Saudi Arabia 15% (raised from 5% in July 2020), Bahrain 10% and Oman 5%. Qatar has not introduced VAT yet. Rates can change, so verify with the local tax authority before invoicing.
Does everything carry VAT?
No. Exports, many medicines, some food items and certain financial services can be zero-rated or exempt, depending on the country. If a supply is zero-rated or exempt, use the custom rate (0%) or check the local tax authority's guidance.
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