Tax guide and calculator for the Gulf and Egypt
Add or remove VAT, estimate corporate tax and zakat, and calculate Egypt salary tax in seconds. Built by a CPA and kept current with each country's rules.
VAT calculator
Add VAT to a net price, or take VAT out of a price that already includes it.
Corporate tax and zakat estimator
A first estimate of the income tax a company pays on its annual profit. Pick the country, then fill in the figures.
Egypt salary tax and net pay
Enter a monthly gross salary to see social insurance, income tax and take-home pay under the brackets in force for 2026.
Tax rates at a glance
Rates checked October 2026.
| Country | VAT | Corporate tax | Personal income tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 15% | 20% foreign share · 2.5% zakat | None |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | 9% above AED 375,000 | None |
| Qatar | — | 10% foreign share | None |
| Kuwait | — | 15% foreign companies | None |
| Bahrain | 10% | None (draft 10% from 2027) | None |
| Oman | 5% | 15% (3% small companies) | 5% from 2028 |
| Egypt | 14% | 22.5% | 0% – 27.5% |
| United Kingdom | 20% | 19% – 25% (marginal relief) | 0% – 45% |
| United States | State sales tax 0% – ~10% | 21% federal + state | 10% – 37% |
These tools give estimates for planning only, not tax advice. Exemptions, treaties, deductions and the exact rules for your company can change the result. Ask us to confirm before you file.
Taxes and services by country
Taxes in Saudi Arabia at a glance
Serving companies in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and across the Kingdom, remotely and in Arabic or English. Official source: ZATCA
| Tax | Rate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| VAT | 15% | Registration is mandatory above SAR 375,000 in annual taxable supplies. Invoices must follow ZATCA e-invoicing (FATOORA) rules. |
| Corporate income tax | 20% | On the share of profit owned by non-Saudi / non-GCC shareholders. |
| Zakat | 2.5% | On the zakat base of the share owned by Saudi and GCC shareholders. |
| Withholding tax | 5% / 15% / 20% | On payments to non-residents: 5% for technical services, rent, dividends and interest; 15% for royalties and other services; 20% for management fees. Treaties can lower these. |
| Real estate transaction tax | 5% | On the sale value of real estate. |
| Excise tax | 50% – 100% | On tobacco, energy drinks, sweetened drinks and similar goods. |
| Personal income tax | None | No tax on salaries. GOSI social insurance applies. |
- VAT returns prepared on time
- ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing integration
- Arabic invoice layouts with the required fields
- Integrations with Salla and Shopify stores
- Monthly books and management reports
Taxes in United Arab Emirates at a glance
Supporting mainland and free-zone companies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and across the Emirates. Official source: FTA
| Tax | Rate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| VAT | 5% | Registration is mandatory above AED 375,000 in taxable supplies; voluntary from AED 187,500. |
| Corporate tax | 0% / 9% | 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above it. |
| Small business relief | 0% | Resident businesses with revenue of AED 3 million or less can elect relief for tax periods ending by 31 December 2029. |
| Qualifying free zone persons | 0% / 9% | 0% on qualifying income, 9% on the rest, if all conditions are met. |
| Domestic minimum top-up tax | 15% | For multinational groups with global revenue of EUR 750 million or more, from 2025. |
| Excise tax | 50% – 100% | On tobacco, energy drinks, sweetened drinks and similar goods. |
| Personal income tax | None | No tax on salaries. |
- VAT returns prepared and reviewed
- Corporate tax support alongside your tax agent
- FTA-ready records and reconciliations
- Correct tax codes in Odoo, Zoho Books or Xero
- Monthly management reporting
Taxes in Qatar at a glance
Clean books, audit-ready statements and the right ERP for growing companies in Doha and across Qatar. Official source: GTA
| Tax | Rate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| VAT | Not applied | Qatar has not introduced VAT yet. |
| Corporate income tax | 10% | On the share of profit owned by non-Qatari / non-GCC shareholders. Oil and gas activities pay 35%. |
| Withholding tax | 5% | On royalties, technical fees, interest, commissions and similar payments to non-residents. |
| Excise tax | 50% – 100% | On tobacco, energy drinks, sweetened drinks and similar goods. |
| Personal income tax | None | No tax on salaries. |
- Monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations
- Year-end statements ready for your auditors
- Odoo implementation and support
- Inventory and project costing
- Management reporting in Arabic or English
Taxes in Kuwait at a glance
Accurate books, clear reporting and well-run ERP systems for companies across Kuwait. Official source: MOF
| Tax | Rate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| VAT | Not applied | Kuwait has not introduced VAT yet. |
| Corporate income tax | 15% | On Kuwait-source profits of foreign companies. Kuwaiti and GCC-owned companies pay 0%. |
| Domestic minimum top-up tax | 15% | For multinational groups with global revenue of EUR 750 million or more, from 2025. |
| NLST | 2.5% | National Labour Support Tax on the net profit of Kuwaiti listed companies. |
| Zakat | 1% | On the net profit of Kuwaiti shareholding companies. |
| Retention | 5% | Held back from contract payments until a tax clearance certificate is produced. |
| Personal income tax | None | No tax on salaries. |
- Monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations
- Audit-ready year-end statements
- Odoo set-up, migration and support
- ERP selection and data migration
- Budgets and cash-flow planning
Taxes in Bahrain at a glance
Helping companies in Manama and across Bahrain keep VAT-ready books and an ERP that fits. Official source: NBR
| Tax | Rate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| VAT | 10% | Registration is mandatory above BHD 37,500 in annual supplies. |
| Corporate income tax | None today | Applies only to oil and gas companies (46%). A draft law proposes 10% on taxable income above BHD 200,000 from 2027; it is not law yet. |
| Domestic minimum top-up tax | 15% | For multinational groups with global revenue of EUR 750 million or more, from 2025. |
| Excise tax | 50% – 100% | On tobacco, energy drinks, sweetened drinks and similar goods. |
| Personal income tax | None | No tax on salaries. |
- VAT returns prepared and reviewed
- Monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations
- Correct tax set-up in your ERP
- Odoo implementation and support
- Year-end statements ready for audit
Taxes in Oman at a glance
Supporting companies in Muscat and across the Sultanate with VAT-ready books and reliable systems. Official source: Tax Authority
| Tax | Rate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| VAT | 5% | Registration is mandatory above OMR 38,500 in annual supplies. |
| Corporate income tax | 15% | Standard rate. Qualifying small companies pay 3%. |
| Withholding tax | 10% | On royalties, technical services and management fees paid to non-residents. Dividends and interest are currently 0%. |
| Excise tax | 50% – 100% | On tobacco, energy drinks, sweetened drinks and similar goods. |
| Personal income tax | None (5% from 2028) | A 5% tax on annual income above OMR 42,000 starts on 1 January 2028. |
- VAT returns prepared and reviewed
- Monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations
- Correct tax set-up in your ERP
- Odoo implementation and migration
- Management reporting
Taxes in Egypt at a glance
Based in Giza, we support companies in Cairo, Alexandria and across Egypt. Official source: ETA
| Tax | Rate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| VAT | 14% | Standard rate. Registration threshold is EGP 500,000 in annual sales. Invoices and receipts must go through the ETA e-invoice and e-receipt systems. |
| Corporate income tax | 22.5% | On net taxable profit. |
| Simplified regime (Law 6 of 2025) | 0.4% – 1.5% of turnover | Optional for businesses with turnover up to EGP 20 million. |
| Salary tax | 0% – 27.5% | Progressive brackets after an EGP 20,000 personal exemption. Higher incomes lose the lower brackets. |
| Withholding tax | 5% – 20% | Dividends 10% (5% for listed companies). Interest, royalties and services paid to non-residents 20%, unless a treaty lowers it. |
| Social insurance | 11% + 18.75% | Employee 11% and employer 18.75% of the insurable wage, capped at EGP 16,700 a month in 2026. |
- ETA e-invoice and e-receipt integration
- Monthly bookkeeping and tax-ready records
- Odoo implementation and support
- Year-end statements for your auditors
- Arabic training and support
Taxes in United Kingdom at a glance
UK taxes at a glance for founders and finance teams in the Gulf and Egypt with UK companies or clients. Official source: HMRC
| Tax | Rate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| VAT | 20% | Standard rate; 5% reduced and 0% zero rates apply to some goods. Registration is mandatory above £90,000 of taxable turnover in 12 months. |
| Corporation tax | 19% – 25% | 19% on profits up to £50,000, 25% above £250,000, with marginal relief in between (2026/27). |
| Income tax | 0% – 45% | Personal allowance £12,570, then 20% basic, 40% higher and 45% additional rates (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Scotland sets its own bands. |
| Employer National Insurance | 15% | On employee earnings above £5,000 a year; employees pay 8% (2% above £50,270). |
| Dividend allowance | £500 | Dividends above the allowance are taxed at dividend rates depending on the income band. |
- Bookkeeping and VAT returns under Making Tax Digital
- Corporation tax computations and filing support
- Management accounts and IFRS/FRS 102 reporting
- Odoo with UK localisation
Taxes in United States at a glance
US federal and state taxes at a glance, for Gulf and Egyptian businesses with US entities, LLCs or customers. Official source: IRS
| Tax | Rate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax | 0% – ~10% | No federal VAT or sales tax. States and cities set sales tax; five states have no state sales tax. |
| Federal corporate income tax | 21% | Flat rate on C-corporation taxable income. |
| State corporate income tax | 0% – ~11.5% | Set by each state; deductible for federal purposes. |
| Federal individual income tax | 10% – 37% | 2026 standard deduction $16,100 (single) / $32,200 (married filing jointly). |
| Payroll taxes (FICA) | 7.65% + 7.65% | Employer and employee each pay 6.2% Social Security (up to the wage base) and 1.45% Medicare. |
- Bookkeeping and month-end close for US LLCs and C-corps
- Sales tax tracking by state
- Financial statements for US GAAP or IFRS
- Odoo or QuickBooks set-up for US entities
Tax calculator FAQ
How do I calculate VAT in Saudi Arabia?
Multiply the net price by 15% to get the VAT, then add it to get the total. To take VAT out of a price that includes it, divide the price by 1.15.
How is UAE corporate tax calculated?
Taxable income up to AED 375,000 is taxed at 0% and anything above at 9%. Businesses with revenue of AED 3 million or less can elect small business relief for tax periods ending by 31 December 2029.
Who pays zakat and who pays income tax in Saudi Arabia?
The share of a company owned by Saudi and GCC nationals pays 2.5% zakat on the zakat base. The share owned by foreign shareholders pays 20% income tax on its share of profit.
How is salary tax calculated in Egypt?
Employee social insurance (11%) and the EGP 20,000 personal exemption are deducted from annual pay. The rest is taxed in brackets from 0% to 27.5%, and people earning more than EGP 600,000 a year lose the lower brackets.
Which Gulf countries have no VAT?
Qatar and Kuwait have not introduced VAT yet. Saudi Arabia charges 15%, Bahrain 10%, and the UAE and Oman 5%. Egypt charges 14%.