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VAT rates across the GCC

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

Questions people ask

Which GCC countries have VAT?

Saudi Arabia (15%), Bahrain (10%), the UAE (5%) and Oman (5%). Qatar and Kuwait haven't introduced it yet.

How do I remove VAT from a price?

Divide the price by 1 plus the rate: by 1.15 in Saudi Arabia, 1.10 in Bahrain, or 1.05 in the UAE and Oman.

How do I add VAT to a price?

Multiply by 1 plus the rate. For example, SAR 100 × 1.15 = SAR 115 in Saudi Arabia.