Free · Saudi VAT 2026

VAT Registration Threshold Checker

Registration is mandatory once taxable supplies pass SAR 375,000, and voluntary from SAR 187,500. Enter your figures to see exactly where you stand on the trailing-12-month and forward-looking tests.

Your figures

Taxable supplies — past 12 monthsstandard + zero-rated

SAR

Taxable supplies expected — next 12 monthsforward-looking test

SAR

Taxable expenses — past 12 monthsvoluntary test only

SAR

Exclude exempt supplies (certain financial services, residential property leases) — they don't count toward either threshold.

Result

You may register voluntarily

To mandatory (SAR 375K)

SAR 175,000 to go

To voluntary (SAR 187.5K)

Met

Why this result

•Taxable supplies of SAR 200,000 exceed the SAR 187,500 voluntary threshold but are below SAR 375,000 — registration is optional.

The two thresholds

Saudi VAT registration (ZATCA VAT Implementing Regulations) turns on two thresholds, measured on a rolling basis — looking back over 12 months and forward over the next 12:

Mandatory — SAR 375,000. You must register if taxable supplies exceeded SAR 375,000 in the past 12 months, or you expect them to exceed SAR 375,000 in the next 12 months.
Voluntary — SAR 187,500. You may register if taxable supplies or taxable expenses crossed SAR 187,500 — useful for recovering input VAT before you hit the mandatory line.

Only taxable supplies count — exempt supplies are excluded. Once you confirm you should register, use the VAT calculator to price in 15%, and check your e-invoicing wave — crossing SAR 375,000 also brings you into Fatoora Phase 2.

FAQs

What is the VAT registration threshold in Saudi Arabia?

Registration is mandatory if the value of your taxable supplies exceeded SAR 375,000 over the previous 12 months, or you expect it to exceed SAR 375,000 in the next 12 months. Voluntary registration is available once taxable supplies or taxable expenses exceed SAR 187,500.

What counts toward the threshold?

Standard-rated (15%) and zero-rated (0%) supplies count toward the threshold. Exempt supplies — such as certain financial services and residential property leases — do not count.

Why would I register voluntarily?

Voluntary registration (once you cross SAR 187,500 of taxable supplies or taxable expenses) lets an early-stage business recover input VAT on its costs before it reaches the mandatory threshold, and can add credibility with VAT-registered customers.

What happens if I register late?

Once you cross the mandatory threshold you generally must apply through the ZATCA portal within 30 days. Failing to register on time carries an administrative penalty (typically from SAR 10,000), so monitor both the historic and forward-looking tests closely.

Is my data stored?

No. Everything runs in your browser — your turnover figures never leave your device.

Disclaimer: This is a general planning estimate for Saudi VAT registration, not tax advice. The precise treatment of your supplies and expenses can change the outcome. Confirm your position with ZATCA (zatca.gov.sa) or a qualified Saudi tax adviser. See our full disclaimer.