Quick answer: Choose the country, then multiply a price by 1 + the rate to add VAT, or divide a VAT-inclusive total by 1 + the rate to find the price before VAT.
How it's calculated
Pick the country: the calculator switches to its standard rate and currency (Saudi Arabia 15%, UAE 5%, Bahrain 10%, Oman 5%).
Add VAT: price × (1 + rate). Remove VAT: total ÷ (1 + rate); the VAT is the difference.
Rounding follows each currency: 2 decimals for the Saudi riyal and UAE dirham, 3 for the Bahraini dinar and Omani rial.
Worked examples
- Saudi Arabia: 1,000 SAR + 15% = 1,150.00
- UAE: 1,000 AED + 5% = 1,050.00
- Bahrain: 1,000 BHD + 10% = 1,100.000
- Oman: 1,000 OMR + 5% = 1,050.000
GCC VAT rates (November 2026)
| Country | Standard rate | Currency | In force since | Tax authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 15% | SAR | 1 July 2020 (5% from 2018) | ZATCA |
| UAE | 5% | AED | 1 January 2018 | Federal Tax Authority (FTA) |
| Bahrain | 10% | BHD | 1 January 2022 (5% from 2019) | National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) |
| Oman | 5% | OMR | 16 April 2021 | Oman Tax Authority |
| Qatar | No VAT | QAR | – | – |
| Kuwait | No VAT | KWD | – | – |
Qatar and Kuwait
Qatar and Kuwait have not introduced VAT. As of November 2026 neither country has a VAT law in force, so no VAT is added to prices there.
Country calculators
- Saudi VAT calculator (15%) with ZATCA guidance
- UAE VAT calculator (5%) with FTA guidance
- Bahrain VAT calculator (10%)
- Oman VAT calculator (5%)
Frequently asked questions
Which GCC countries have VAT?
Saudi Arabia (15%), the UAE (5%), Bahrain (10%) and Oman (5%). Qatar and Kuwait have not introduced VAT.
Is VAT the same across the GCC?
No. The countries follow a common framework, but each sets its own rate, registration thresholds and exemptions.
Can I use a different rate?
Yes. Open rate settings in the calculator and enter a custom rate from 0 to 100%.
Why do Bahrain and Oman show three decimals?
The Bahraini dinar and the Omani rial are divided into 1,000 fils and baisa, so amounts are rounded to three decimals.
Is anything I enter sent or saved?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and nothing you type leaves your device or appears in the address bar.