A VAT refund guide to Saudi Arabia
How to get VAT Refunds from Saudi Arabia for your business
Are you planning on opening a business in Saudi Arabia? Keep reading to understand the current state of the VAT in Saudi Arabia.
The below information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund. This includes claimable expense types, Saudi Arabia VAT rates, deadlines and claiming periods.
Which countries have reciprocity with Saudi Arabia?
Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Montenegro, Norway, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom. (This is a tentative list based on the fact the Saudi business can reclaim VAT from the countries in the above list)
For a more detailed explanation on what reciprocity means within the scope of VAT, click here:
What expenses are claimable in Saudi Arabia?
Entertainment
Entertainment
0%
Hotels & Accommodation
15%
Restaurants
0%
Events
Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions
15%
Training Courses & Seminars
15%
Travel Related
Car Rental
0%
Fuel
0%
Public Transport
0%
Taxis
0%
General Expenses
Goods
15%
Inter-company charges
15%
Office Expenses
15%
Marketing Costs
15%
Professional Fees & AP invoices
15%
Additional Information
How far back can your business claim VAT from Saudi Arabia?
January - December of previous year for all countries
What’s the foreign VAT deadline in Saudi Arabia?
30 June for all countries
How long does it take to receive a VAT refund from Saudi Arabia?
Depending on the complexity of your application and the capacity at the VAT authority, it can take up to 6 months for EU businesses and up to 6 months for Non-EU businesses to receive a VAT refund from Saudi Arabia
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