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

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%). In add-on (exclusive) mode the amount is treated as the net price: VAT = base × rate and total = base + VAT. In inclusive mode the amount already contains tax: base = total ÷ (1 + rate) and 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.

Example

A net price of 1,000 SAR in Saudi Arabia (15%): VAT = 1,000 × 0.15 = 150 SAR, total = 1,150 SAR. Switch to inclusive mode with 1,000 SAR as the total and the base becomes 1,000 ÷ 1.15 = 869.57 SAR with 130.43 SAR of VAT.

Current GCC VAT rates:

Country	Rate	In force
Saudi Arabia	15%	1 July 2020
UAE	5%	1 January 2018
Bahrain	10%	1 January 2022
Oman	5%	16 April 2021
Qatar / Kuwait	—	Not yet implemented

Arabic-friendly features:

Toggle full RTL (right-to-left) layout with Arabic labels
Enable Eastern Arabic numerals (١٢٣…) for a fully localised display
Currency symbols shown as ر.س (SAR), د.إ (AED), د.ب (BHD), ر.ع (OMR)

All processing is 100% client-side — your figures never leave your browser. For guidance only; verify current rates with a registered tax advisor.