Saudi Arabia Invoice Line Item Builder: calculate VAT at 15%
Build ZATCA-compliant invoice line items with the correct tax rate applied automatically. Pick a category, add quantity and price, and get net, VAT, and totals in SAR.
From product to compliant total in four steps
Select a country
Pick where you are invoicing. The tool loads that country's tax rates, tax codes, and currency, from ZATCA in KSA to LHDN in Malaysia.
Pick a category
Choose a product or service category, or type it and let the tool detect it. The correct tax code and rate are applied for you.
Enter qty and price
Type quantity and unit price. Net, tax, and line total update instantly. Add as many lines as you need, each with its own rate.
Copy or export
Review the tax breakdown and grand total, then copy the summary as text or export a CSV for your billing system.
Saudi Arabia e-invoicing: ZATCA Fatoora Phase 2
Who must comply and at what rate
The standard VAT rate in Saudi Arabia is 15 percent, in force since July 2020. It applies to most goods and services, from electronics and office supplies to consulting, IT, legal, and accounting work. A narrow set of supplies sit outside the standard rate: exports of goods and services, international transport, and certain approved medicines are zero-rated, while financial services and the first sale or rent of residential property are exempt.
Tax category codes, in plain terms
ZATCA uses four codes. S is the standard 15 percent rate and covers the bulk of commercial supplies. Z is zero-rated, used for exports and other listed supplies where the rate is 0 percent but the supply is still taxable. E is exempt, used for supplies like financial services where no VAT is charged. O marks supplies that are not subject to VAT at all. Putting the wrong code on a line is one of the most common reasons an invoice is rejected.
Multiple rates and rounding
A single invoice can carry several rates at once. When it does, the summary must break tax down by rate, showing the taxable amount and the tax for each rate on its own line. This builder does that automatically. All amounts round to 2 decimal places. Penalties for non-compliant invoices can reach SAR 50,000 per violation, so it is worth getting the rate and code right before you send.
| Category | Tax code | Rate | Typical items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard goods | S | 15% | Electronics, furniture, office supplies, raw materials |
| Standard services | S | 15% | Consulting, IT services, maintenance, legal, accounting |
| Food & beverages (standard) | S | 15% | Restaurants, catering, processed food |
| Commercial real estate (rent) | S | 15% | Office rent, warehouse rent, commercial lease |
| Private healthcare | S | 15% | Private hospital services, cosmetic procedures |
| Private education | S | 15% | Private school fees, training courses |
| Exported goods | Z | 0% | Goods shipped outside the GCC |
| Exported services | Z | 0% | Services provided to non-GCC clients |
| International transport | Z | 0% | Shipping, freight, international logistics |
| Approved medicines | Z | 0% | Essential medicines per the MOH list |
| Residential real estate | E | 0% | First residential property sale or rent |
| Financial services | E | 0% | Banking, insurance premiums |
| Government services | O | 0% | Government-to-citizen services |
Line item calculations you can check by hand
Each example uses the same rules the tool applies: net equals quantity times unit price, tax equals net times the rate, and the line total is net plus tax.
Questions about invoice line items and tax rates
How do I calculate VAT on an invoice line?
Multiply the net price (quantity times unit price) by the tax rate to get the tax amount. For a SAR 1,000 net line at 15%, the VAT is SAR 150, making the line total SAR 1,150. This tool does the same calculation for every line and adds them up for you.
What tax category codes do e-invoicing mandates require?
Most mandates use S for the standard rate, Z for zero-rated, E for exempt, AA for a reduced rate, AE for reverse charge, and O for supplies not subject to tax. Each line on the invoice must carry the correct code alongside the rate and the calculated tax amount.
How do I classify my product or service?
Pick the category that best matches what you are selling, or type it and let the tool detect it. For the final compliant file you will also need an item classification code such as an HS, GPC, HSN, SAC, or UNSPSC code, which the Complyance platform applies during generation.
Can I have multiple tax rates on one invoice?
Yes. Each line carries its own tax category and rate. The invoice summary then shows a tax breakdown by rate, listing the taxable amount and the tax for each rate separately, which is exactly what most tax authorities expect on a multi-rate invoice.
What happens if I use the wrong tax rate?
An incorrect rate produces an incorrect tax amount and a non-compliant invoice. Tax authorities can impose fines for non-compliant e-invoices, and your customer may be unable to claim the input tax. Confirm the category and rate for each item before you send.
Does the tool save or send my invoice data?
No. The builder runs entirely in your browser. Your line items are never sent to a server, and nothing is stored once you close the tab. Copy and CSV export both happen on your own device.
Which countries does the line item builder support?
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Malaysia, Germany, France, and India, each with its own rates, tax codes, and currency. Switch country from the sidebar and the categories reload.
Is the line item builder really free?
Yes. Building line items, viewing the tax breakdown, copying the summary, and exporting CSV are all free with no signup. Generating a signed, submittable e-invoice file such as ZATCA UBL 2.1 or Peppol is the paid step handled by the Complyance platform.
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