# Kintsugi Sales Tax Guides for the Middle East

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VAT guides across the Middle East. Compare GCC rates, registration thresholds, e-invoicing rules, and filing deadlines by country for 2026 with Kintsugi.

The ultimate guides to mastering VAT and consumption tax across the Middle East. From the UAE’s 5% VAT to Saudi Arabia’s tax regime, our expert-crafted resources give you the clarity and confidence to navigate every scenario with ease.

## Middle East Sales Tax Guides

Bahrain's VAT rate is 10%, and non-resident sellers must register from the first taxable supply. See 2026 rates, NBR registration, and filing rules.

Egypt's VAT rate is 14%, and foreign digital sellers register under a simplified regime. See 2026 rates, e-invoicing, registration, and filing rules.

Israel's VAT rate is 18% since 2025, and foreign digital sellers register with no threshold. See 2026 rates, the Israel Invoice rules, and filing.

Jordan's General Sales Tax is 16%, and foreign digital sellers register through the ISTD non-resident portal. See 2026 rates, filing, and e-invoicing.

Kuwait has no VAT and no sales tax in 2026, and none is expected before 2028. See what applies to sellers, including the new minimum tax on large groups.

Lebanon's VAT rate is 11%, with foreign sellers reached through the reverse charge. See 2026 rates, registration thresholds, and filing rules.

Oman's VAT rate is 5%, and non-resident sellers register from the first sale via a Responsible Person. See 2026 rates, registration, and filing rules.

Qatar has no VAT or sales tax in 2026, though a 5% GCC-framework VAT is expected. See the current excise tax, e-invoicing progress, and what to watch.

Saudi Arabia's VAT is 15%. Non-residents register via a tax representative, and from 2026 marketplaces are deemed suppliers for facilitated sales.

Turkey's VAT (KDV) rate is 20%, and foreign digital sellers register with no threshold. See 2026 rates, e-invoicing, registration, and filing rules.

The UAE's VAT rate is 5%, and non-resident digital sellers must register from the first sale. See 2026 rates, EmaraTax registration, and e-invoicing rules.