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.
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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)

Learn more about how reciprocity works within VAT by clicking below.

What expenses are claimable in Saudi Arabia?

Entertainment

Entertainment
0%
Accommodation
15%

Events

Admission to Fairs & Exhibitions
15%
Training Courses & Seminars
15%

Travel Related

Hiring of Means of Transport
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%

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