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VAT in Kuwait

  • Kuwait signed the GCC VAT agreement but has not passed a national VAT law as of November 2026.
  • No implementation date has been announced.
  • Kuwait has no general sales tax today.

Questions people ask

Does Kuwait have VAT?

No. As of November 2026 Kuwait has not introduced VAT, and no start date has been announced.

What VAT rate would Kuwait use?

The GCC agreement sets a 5% base rate, but Kuwait hasn't confirmed one.

Which GCC countries have VAT?

Saudi Arabia (15%), Bahrain (10%), the UAE (5%) and Oman (5%).

GCC VAT rates

CountryVAT rateSinceRegistration threshold
Saudi Arabia15%1 July 2020SAR 375,000
UAE5%1 January 2018AED 375,000
QatarNo VATNot introduced–
KuwaitNo VATNot introduced–
Bahrain10%1 January 2022BHD 37,500
Oman5%16 April 2021OMR 38,500