Oman VAT calculator (5%)
Enter an amount in Omani rials and choose add or remove to see the 5% VAT and the total. Useful for pricing and checking invoices.
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How to use it
- Enter amount, calculation and vat rate.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
Add: VAT = amount × 5 ÷ 100 and total = amount × 1.05. Remove from an inclusive price: amount before VAT = total ÷ 1.05 and VAT = total × 5 ÷ 105.
Example
Inputs: Amount = 100 OMR, Calculation = Add VAT to the amount, VAT rate = 5 %. Result: Total including VAT: 105.00 OMR; Amount before VAT: 100.00 OMR; VAT amount: 5.00 OMR.
Limits and caveats
- The default 5% is the standard rate set by the Oman Tax Authority since 16 April 2021.
- The law sets zero-rated and exempt goods and services, so check the item and edit the rate.
Questions about this tool
When did VAT start in Oman?
On 16 April 2021 with a standard rate of 5%.
How do I take 5% out of an inclusive price?
Divide the inclusive price by 1.05 to get the price before VAT. The VAT is the inclusive price × 5 ÷ 105.
Does every product carry 5%?
No. Some goods and services are zero-rated and some are exempt. Enter 0 in the rate field for those.