Value Added Tax (VAT) is an indirect tax levied on the supply and import of goods and services, with some exemptions. This consumption-based tax is applied at each stage of the supply chain, from production to final sale.
In Saudi Arabia, VAT was introduced in 2018 at 5%, but in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate increased to 15% from July 1, 2020. Businesses and individuals are required to comply with VAT regulations as per government policies.