Finance & Tax
Quarterly VAT Return Helper
Compute net VAT payable or refundable for the period
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Output VAT (sales)
Include all taxable sales for the period.
| Description | Taxable amount | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
Input VAT (purchases)
Include eligible business purchases.
| Description | Taxable amount | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
Enter any credit balance from the previous return.
Total output VAT
Total input VAT
Net VAT payable
Net VAT refundable
How does it work?
A VAT return is the periodic document a VAT-registered business files with the Zakat, Tax & Customs Authority, showing output VAT (sales) against input VAT (purchases) for the period. The difference is what's payable or refundable.
Core formula
Net VAT determines your position: payable to the authority, refundable to you, or carried forward as a credit.
Net = Output VAT − Input VAT − Carried-Forward Credit
Filing schedule
Quarterly for SMEs, monthly for large businesses with revenue above 40M SAR. The deadline is the last day of the month following the tax period.
Pre-filing checklist
- Confirm every sales invoice for the period is included.
- Verify supplier invoices show the supplier's VAT number.
- Separate 15% supplies from zero-rated and exempt ones.
- Apply credit notes (returns, trade discounts) where relevant.
- Retain a copy of the return plus supporting docs for 6 years.
Late penalties
Late filing or payment triggers a penalty starting at 5% of the VAT due per month, escalating with continued delay. Filing on time is cheaper than fixing it later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between output and input VAT?
Output VAT is what you collected from customers on sales. Input VAT is what you paid to suppliers on business-related purchases.
Do I include zero-rated supplies?
Yes — they go in at 0%, contributing to total taxable revenue but producing no output VAT.
When can I claim a refund?
When input VAT exceeds output VAT. You can request a refund or carry the credit forward to the next period.
How often do I file?
Quarterly if revenue is below 40M SAR, monthly above. The threshold is set by the Zakat, Tax & Customs Authority.
Does this tool import Excel?
No — it's for fast manual computation. In Snad the VAT on every invoice posts to its own accounts and shows in the trial balance.
What if I forgot to include an invoice?
You can amend the return within 30 days through the ZATCA portal. Late amendments may trigger corrective procedures and penalties.
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