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Go from net to gross, or split a tax-inclusive total into net and VAT.
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Try Adly freeHow to calculate VAT in 4 steps
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Pick country and rate
Saudi 15% is the default, or UAE 5%, or a custom rate if your contract differs.
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Add or extract
Add multiplies net by 1.15 at 15%. Extract divides gross by 1.15 to recover net.
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One amount or several lines
Use a single amount for a quick quote. For an invoice, add lines then total net, VAT, and gross.
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Copy or print
Copy the result as text for your accountant, or print the VAT statement before you issue the invoice.
Why use Adly's VAT calculator?
GCC, Egypt, and Jordan rates
15% Saudi, 5% UAE and Oman, 10% Bahrain, 14% Egypt, 16% Jordan.
The formula in words
See 1,000 × 1.15 = 1,150, not only a sealed total.
Multi-line invoices
A table of descriptions and amounts, rounded per line the way many invoices work.
Arabic-Indic or Latin digits
Paste either digit set. Thousands grouping updates as you type.
Full privacy
The math runs in your browser. Amounts are not sent to our servers.
Add VAT or extract VAT?
| Add VAT | Extract VAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Input | Amount before tax (net) | Tax-inclusive amount |
| Formula at 15% | Net × 1.15 = gross | Gross ÷ 1.15 = net |
| Example | 1,000 becomes 1,150 and VAT is 150 | 1,150 returns 1,000 and VAT is 150 |
| When to use it | Pricing a quote from a net cost | Splitting tax out of a receipt or inclusive offer |
When to use a VAT calculator
A quote for a Saudi client
Add 15% to net before you send the price.
A UAE tax-inclusive receipt
Extract 5% to see net and VAT from a final amount.
A multi-line invoice
Total design, print, and shipping after per-line rounding.
A custom contract rate
If the rate is not the standard, use Custom without leaving the tool.
How VAT is calculated
Add or extract
Add VAT starts from net: at 15% multiply by 1.15. Example: 1,000 × 1.15 = 1,150 and VAT is 150. Extract VAT starts from gross: 1,150 ÷ 1.15 = 1,000. Do not subtract 15% from gross; that yields 977.50, not 1,000.
Rates in the region
| Country | Rate | Current rate in force |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 15% | 1 July 2020 (was 5% from 1 January 2018) |
| UAE | 5% | 1 January 2018, Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 |
| Bahrain | 10% | 1 January 2022 (was 5% from 1 January 2019) |
| Oman | 5% | 16 April 2021 |
| Egypt | 14% | 1 July 2017, Law 67 of 2016 |
| Jordan | 16% | Standard general sales tax (not EU-style VAT) |
Confirm with the authority before you rely on a rate: exemptions and zero-rating change, and not every supply uses the standard rate.
Formulas worth saving
For rate r: gross = net × (1 + r). net = gross ÷ (1 + r). VAT = gross − net. In Saudi Arabia r = 0.15 so the factor is 1.15. In the UAE r = 0.05 and the factor is 1.05.
Why your numbers may not match the accountant
This tool rounds each line to 2 decimal places half-up, then sums. Some systems sum first and round once on the invoice. The difference is cents on long invoices. Exempt or zero-rated lines also sit outside this rate, and recoverable input VAT is not deducted here.
Who must register
In Saudi Arabia registration is mandatory if taxable supplies reach SAR 375,000 in 12 months, and voluntary from SAR 187,500 (ZATCA). In the UAE the mandatory threshold is AED 375,000 and voluntary is AED 187,500 (FTA). Thresholds are measured on supplies, not profit.
From the calculation to the invoice: once net and VAT are fixed, use the invoice generator to issue a document, the end of service calculator for payroll lines, or the QR code generator for a payment link.
If you need an offer page with tax-inclusive prices, build it from Adly landing pages so the ad copy does not mix net and gross figures.
What this tool does not cover
- Periodic returns or payments to the authority.
- Input VAT and recovery.
- Reverse charge on imports or non-resident services.
- Mixing several rates on one invoice (zero, exempt, and 15%).
- Customs or other taxes besides VAT / sales tax.
This is not tax or legal advice. The result is educational under the standard rates cited. The competent authority and your contract are the reference in a dispute.
VAT calculator FAQs
How do I add 15% VAT to an amount in Saudi Arabia?
Set the operation to Add VAT and the rate to 15%. The amount is net. 1,000 × 1.15 = 1,150 and VAT is 150.
How do I extract VAT from a tax-inclusive amount?
Choose Extract VAT and enter the final amount. At 15% divide by 1.15. 1,150 returns 1,000 net and 150 VAT. Do not subtract 15% from gross.
What is the UAE VAT rate?
The standard rate is 5% from 1 January 2018. Add VAT by multiplying net by 1.05, or extract by dividing gross by 1.05.
Why does the calculator differ from my accountant?
Usually rounding: here each line is rounded then summed. An accountant may sum first and round once. The gap is small on multi-line invoices. Also check exempt or zero-rated supplies.
Who must register for VAT in Saudi Arabia and the UAE?
Saudi Arabia: mandatory from SAR 375,000 of taxable supplies in 12 months, voluntary from SAR 187,500. UAE: mandatory from AED 375,000, voluntary from AED 187,500. Confirm your position with ZATCA or the FTA.
Do you store my invoice amounts?
No. The math runs in your browser. Only the last country is saved locally on your device to speed up the next visit.
Can I file a VAT return from this result?
No. This is an educational estimate, not tax advice and not a certified invoicing system. Use it for a quick check, then review with your accountant or the authority.
Does every supply use the same rate?
No. Some supplies are zero-rated or exempt under each country's law. The calculator uses only the standard rate you select.
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