VAT rates vary meaningfully across our coverage and directly affect landed cost calculations. Here is the current comparison.
UAE
5% standard rate, among the lowest VAT rates of any jurisdiction with a VAT system, detailed in our UAE & GCC guide.
Turkey
20% standard rate, with reduced rates of 1% and 10% applying to specific product categories, detailed in our Turkey guide.
Saudi Arabia
15% standard rate, higher than the UAE’s, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s broader fiscal reform program since introducing VAT.
Oman
5% standard rate, introduced in 2021, matching the UAE’s rate as part of the wider GCC VAT framework, detailed in our Oman guide.
Kazakhstan
12% standard VAT rate, applied within the wider EAEU customs and tax framework covered in our Central Asia guide.
Why VAT Rate Affects More Than Just Price
VAT compounds with customs duty on imports, as covered in our customs duties guide, meaning the combined effect on landed cost is larger than either rate considered alone.
Applying VAT Data to Your Planning
We help clients factor VAT and duty combined into landed cost and pricing planning. Explore our export pricing guide or book a discovery call.
Rates current as of 2026 and subject to change. Always verify with qualified tax professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which market has the lowest VAT rate in our coverage?
The UAE and Oman both apply a 5% standard VAT rate, among the lowest rates of any jurisdiction with a VAT system.
What is Turkey’s standard VAT rate?
20%, with reduced rates of 1% and 10% applying to specific product categories.
Why does VAT rate matter beyond the sale price itself?
VAT compounds with customs duty on imports, meaning the combined effect on total landed cost is larger than either rate considered independently.