Country tax profile · 2026
Saudi Arabia VAT / sales tax
How Saudi Arabia taxes VAT / sales
Saudi Arabia charges a standard VAT/GST of 15% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Saudi Arabia and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Saudi Arabia's VAT / sales tax compares
Saudi Arabia's VAT / sales tax of 15% is the 94th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Asia average of 10.2%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Equatorial Guinea (15%) · Eswatini (15%) · Gambia (15%) · Jamaica (15%) · Lesotho (15%) · Sierra Leone (15%)
Who is a tax resident of Saudi Arabia?
Presence in Saudi Arabia for 183 days or more in a tax year, or a permanent home plus 30 days presence; no PIT on employment income regardless of residency
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia charges a standard VAT/GST of 15% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.