# How to set up tax in Snad

To set up tax in Snad, open **Settings**, then **Tax**, and press **Add**. Pick your country's rate from the list, or press **Custom tax** and type the **Name** and **Tax percentage**. Then press **Set default** so your new invoices start with that group.

## Before you start

- A Snad account, with [permission to view general settings](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/roles-permissions) for your user. The admin role is enough.
- The tax rate your business applies at hand. If it is one of the country rates, you only pick it.

## Steps

1. **Open Tax.** Press **Settings** at the bottom of the sidebar, then choose **Tax** in the settings menu. [Details](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/tax-settings#adv-access)

   ![The Snad settings menu with the Tax item](https://www.snad.io/images/guide/tax-settings/nav-en.webp)

   Image key: (1) **Tax**

2. **Read the current groups.** Each tax group is a card with its rate and name. The group in use carries the **Default** badge, and [new invoices](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/create-sales-invoice) start with it. [Details](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/tax-settings#adv-default-effect)

   ![The Tax page in Snad with the tax group cards and the Add button](https://www.snad.io/images/guide/tax-settings/list-en.webp)

   Image key: (1) The **Add** button · (2) The **Default** badge

3. **Add your country's rate.** Press **Add** and the page lists country rates. Press **+** on your rate's card and a group with the country's name and rate is added at once. **Cancel** takes you back without adding. [Details](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/tax-settings#adv-new-not-default)

   ![The country rates shown after pressing Add on the Tax page, with an add button on each card](https://www.snad.io/images/guide/tax-settings/countries-en.webp)

   Image key: (1) The **+** button on a country card · (2) The **Cancel** button

4. **Or create a custom tax.** Your rate isn't listed? Press **Custom tax**, type the **Name** and **Tax percentage**, then press **Save**. [Details](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/tax-settings#adv-custom-rate)

   ![The Custom tax window in Snad with the Name and Tax percentage fields and the Save button](https://www.snad.io/images/guide/tax-settings/custom-en.webp)

   Image key: (1) **Name** (3 characters or more) · (2) **Tax percentage** · (3) The **Save** button

5. **Set the default group.** Open the card's menu (the three dots) and choose **Set default**. The badge moves to this group and new invoices use it.

   ![A tax group card's actions menu open, with Update and Set default](https://www.snad.io/images/guide/tax-settings/menu-en.webp)

   Image key: (1) **Update** · (2) **Set default**

6. **Edit the name or rate.** Click the card or choose **Update** in its menu, and the **Update tax group** window opens. Edit the **Name** or the rate, then press **Save**.

   ![The Update tax group window in Snad with the name and tax percentage](https://www.snad.io/images/guide/tax-settings/update-en.webp)

   Image key: (1) **Name** · (2) **Tax percentage** · (3) The **Save** button

## Messages that block saving

| Message | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| يجب أن يحتوي النص على 3 حرف على الأقل (shown in Arabic) | The **Name** in the **Custom tax** window is shorter than 3 characters. | Type a name of 3 characters or more, such as “VAT”. |

## Advanced details

### Tax missing from the settings menu?

The item shows to users with permission to view **General settings**, or to the admin role. Without it the item is hidden, and opening the address directly shows a no-permission message.

Ask your account admin to grant it; see [roles and permissions](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/roles-permissions). The rest of your business settings are in [general settings](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/general-settings).

### What does the default group do?

A new invoice starts with the default group and calculates its tax at that rate. See [how to create a sales invoice](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/create-sales-invoice) for the invoice itself.

Your tax invoices are sent to ZATCA automatically once you [connect Snad to it](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/zatca-integration).

Whether prices include tax or tax is added on top is set by **Product price/cost include tax** in [Sales settings](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/sales-settings), not on this page.

The same setting applies to [delivery prices](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/delivery-pricing) and [booking service](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/booking-offerings) prices.

### A new group is not the default

Every group you add, from the country list or custom, is created as not the default. You set it yourself with **Set default** in its card's menu.

The **Set default** item doesn't show on the default group's own card.

### When to use a custom tax

Use it when your rate isn't in the country list, or when you want a group under a name you choose.

Type the rate as a number, such as 15 for 15%. The name field is required, with at least 3 characters.

## Common questions

### How do I change the VAT rate in Snad?

Open **Settings**, then **Tax**, click the card or choose **Update** in its menu, edit the **Tax percentage** and press **Save**. Or add a new group and set it as the default.

### How do I add a new tax rate?

Press **Add** on the **Tax** page and pick your country's rate with the **+** button, or press **Custom tax** and type the name and rate.

### Can I delete a tax group?

This page has no delete button. You can edit a group's name and rate, or set another group as the default.

### Why does my invoice add tax at a different rate?

A [new invoice](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/create-sales-invoice) starts with the default group. Check the **Default** badge on the **Tax** page and set the right group.

### Is the Saudi Arabia tax rate in the list?

Yes, the country list shows Saudi Arabia at 15%. Press **+** on its card to add it.

## Read next

- [Set sales settings](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/sales-settings) — Set sales settings in Snad: default customer, selling at a loss, payment methods, preset notes and WhatsApp sending. Five steps with screenshots.
- [Connect to ZATCA](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/zatca-integration) — Activate the Fatoora link with an OTP, then follow the invoices and refunds sent and resend what failed. Seven short steps with screenshots.
- [Add a product](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/create-product) — Add a product in Snad: pick the type, enter the name, price, cost and stock, then organize and save it. Eight short steps with screenshots.
- [Create a sales invoice](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/create-sales-invoice) — Create a sales invoice in Snad: pick the customer, add products, choose the payment method and save. Seven short steps with screenshots, plus credit sales.
- [Set accounting settings](https://www.snad.io/en/guide/accounting-settings) — Set accounting settings in Snad: link the customer, supplier and cash accounts, then the accounts of each branch and warehouse. Six steps with screenshots.
- [Snad accounting software](https://www.snad.io/en/accounting) — Entries, tax and reports in one place.
- [E-invoicing and ZATCA](https://www.snad.io/en/zatca) — How Snad invoices link to the Fatoora platform.

[Open this screen in Snad](https://app.snad.io/dashboard/settings/tax)

- **URL:** https://www.snad.io/en/guide/tax-settings
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-11-04

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