Guides: Saudi end of service, salary, fees, zakat and VAT
Clear explanations of Saudi rules with worked examples in SAR. Each guide links to the calculator that does the maths for you.
- First 5 years
- ½ month's wage per year
- After 5 years
- 1 month's wage per year
- Resignation
- 2–5 yrs: ⅓ · 5–10 yrs: ⅔ · 10+ yrs: full
How to Calculate End of Service Gratuity in Saudi Arabia (with Examples)
Step-by-step Saudi end-of-service gratuity calculation under Articles 84–85: the formula, which wage to use, resignation shares and worked examples in SAR.
3 min readRead guide ResignationEnd of Service Gratuity After Resignation in Saudi Arabia
How much end of service you get if you resign in Saudi Arabia: the 1/3, 2/3 and full rules under Article 85, the exceptions, and worked examples in SAR.
3 min readRead guide Final settlementFinal Settlement Calculation in Saudi Arabia: What You Get When You Leave
Your final settlement when a Saudi job ends: last salary, end-of-service gratuity, unused leave pay and payment deadlines, with a full worked example in SAR.
4 min readRead guide QiwaQiwa End of Service Calculator: How to Use It (2026)
Where to find the official Qiwa end-of-service calculator, how to fill each field, which termination reason to choose, and how to check the result.
4 min readRead guide GovernmentEnd of Service Calculator for Government Employees in Saudi Arabia (2026)
End of service for Saudi government employees: 6 months' salary at retirement, 4 months for early retirement, the 16% privatization rule and examples.
4 min readRead guide Hijri dateHow to Convert Hijri to Gregorian: Formula, Umm al-Qura Calendar and Hijri Months
How to convert Hijri to Gregorian and back with a formula, how the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia works, the 12 Hijri months and 1448 dates.
3 min readRead guide IqamaIqama Renewal Fees 2026: Cost for 3, 6, 9 and 12 Months (Full Table)
Saudi iqama renewal fees 2026: residence fee, work permit and expat levy for 3, 6, 9 and 12 months, family and domestic worker fees, and who pays.
4 min readRead guide Hijri calendarUmm al-Qura Calendar 1448: Start Date of Every Hijri Month (2026–2027)
The Umm al-Qura Hijri calendar for 1448 AH: the Gregorian start date, weekday and length of all 12 Hijri months, plus Ramadan, Eid and Hajj dates for 2026–2027.
3 min readRead guide ZakatZakat on Gold and Money: Nisab, 2.5% Rate and Worked Examples in SAR
How to calculate zakat on gold, cash and savings in Saudi Arabia: the 85 g nisab, nisab for 21 and 18 karat, the 2.5% rate and worked examples in SAR.
4 min readRead guide Zakat al-FitrZakat al-Fitr 1448 (2027): Amount in Kg, When to Pay and Who Pays
Zakat al-Fitr 1448 in Saudi Arabia: about 3 kg of rice or dates per person, a family table, and when to pay before Eid (expected 9 March 2027).
3 min readRead guide VATHow to Calculate 15% VAT in Saudi Arabia: Formulas, Reverse VAT and Examples
How to calculate Saudi VAT at 15%: add VAT to a price, remove it from a VAT-inclusive amount (÷ 1.15), ready tables in SAR and the common mistake.
2 min readRead guide GOSIGOSI Deduction from Salary in Saudi Arabia 2026: Rates and Tables (9.75% and 10.75%)
GOSI deduction from a Saudi salary in 2026: 9.75% under the old system, 10.75% for employees first insured from 3 July 2024, with ready tables in SAR.
3 min readRead guide Exit re-entryExit Re-Entry Visa Fees 2026: Single, Multiple and Extension Costs in Saudi Arabia
Saudi exit re-entry visa fees 2026: single 200 SAR for 2 months, multiple 500 SAR for 3 months, each extra month, extension from abroad and full tables.
3 min readRead guide Sponsorship transferSponsorship (Iqama) Transfer in Saudi Arabia 2026: Fees, Conditions and Steps
Sponsorship (iqama) transfer in Saudi Arabia 2026: fees of 2,000, 4,000 and 6,000 SAR, who pays, moving without employer approval and Qiwa steps.
3 min readRead guide PercentageHow to Calculate a Percentage: 6 Simple Formulas with Examples
How to calculate a percentage: percent of an amount, what percent one number is of another, increase and decrease, discounts and grades, with examples.
3 min readRead guide OvertimeHow to Calculate Overtime in Saudi Arabia 2026 (Labor Law Article 107)
Saudi overtime formula under Article 107: hourly wage plus 50% of the basic hourly wage, with worked examples, the 720-hour limit and compensatory leave.
4 min readRead guide DependentsDependent Fees in Saudi Arabia 2026: 400 SAR a Month, How to Calculate and Pay
Saudi dependent fee in 2026 is 400 SAR per dependent per month, paid in advance with iqama renewal or exit re-entry. Tables, examples and newborn rules.
3 min readRead guide Visit visaSaudi Family Visit Visa 2026: Fees, Insurance and How to Extend It
Saudi family visit visa costs in 2026: 300 SAR visa fee, visitor insurance, and 100 SAR for each extension on Absher. Who can apply and when to extend.
3 min readRead guide InvoiceSaudi Tax Invoice: Required Fields, Simplified Invoice and QR Code (2026)
What a Saudi tax invoice must show: Arabic fields, 15-digit VAT number, 15% VAT and QR code. The difference between tax and simplified invoices.
3 min readRead guide SalaryHow to Calculate Net Salary in Saudi Arabia 2026 (With Allowances and GOSI)
Net salary in Saudi Arabia = basic + allowances − GOSI and other deductions. Worked examples for Saudis and expats, with ready tables for 2026.
3 min readRead guide LeaveAnnual Leave in Saudi Labor Law 2026: Leave Balance and Leave Pay Calculation
Saudi annual leave is 21 days, or 30 days after 5 years. How to calculate your leave balance and leave pay (salary ÷ 30 × days), with examples and rules.
3 min readRead guide GoldTola to Gram: 1 Tola = 11.66 Grams, and How to Price Gold by Karat
1 tola = 11.6638 grams. Convert tola to gram, find the price of 21K and 22K gold from the 24K price, and calculate what your used gold is worth.
3 min readRead guide AgeHow to Calculate Your Age in Hijri and Gregorian (Years, Months and Days)
Calculate your exact age from your date of birth in Gregorian and Hijri years, months and days. Why your Hijri age is higher, with a ready table.
3 min readRead guide Family visaSaudi Family Visa (Permanent Residence) 2026: Requirements, Fees and Steps
How to bring your wife and children to Saudi Arabia on a permanent family visa: who qualifies, the 2,000 SAR fee, documents, steps and yearly costs.
3 min readRead guide ShippingHow to Calculate Volumetric Weight for Shipping (DHL, Aramex, SMSA)
Volumetric weight = length x width x height in cm ÷ 5000 for DHL Express. See how chargeable weight works, worked examples and how to cut shipping costs.
3 min readRead guide MarginProfit Margin Formula: Gross vs Net Margin and Margin vs Markup
Profit margin formula with examples: gross margin, net margin, and the difference between margin and markup, plus a conversion table and VAT tips.
2 min readRead guide ForexWhat Is Leverage in Forex? How Margin and Leverage Work (With Examples)
Leverage in forex explained simply: how 1:100 or 1:500 changes the margin you need, worked examples for EURUSD and gold, and why higher leverage adds risk.
2 min readRead guide ForexHow to Calculate Lot Size in Forex and Gold (Position Size From Risk)
Lot size = risk amount ÷ (stop loss × value per lot). Step-by-step examples for EURUSD and gold, a ready table for 1% risk, and common mistakes to avoid.
2 min readRead guide AdsROAS Formula: How to Calculate ROAS and Your Break-even ROAS
ROAS = revenue ÷ ad spend. Learn how to find your break-even ROAS from your profit margin, the most you can pay per order, and worked examples in SAR.
2 min readRead guide Labor LawSaudi Labor Law Article 74: When an Employment Contract Ends
Article 74 of the Saudi Labor Law lists every way a work contract ends, including the 2025 additions. See what end of service you get in each case.
3 min readRead guide Labor LawSaudi Labor Law Article 77: Compensation for Unfair Termination
Article 77 of the Saudi Labor Law explained: 15 days' wage per year, the rest of a fixed-term contract, the two-month minimum, and worked examples in SAR.
3 min readRead guide Labor LawSaudi Labor Law Article 80: Dismissal Without End of Service
Article 80 of the Saudi Labor Law explained: the 9 cases where an employer can dismiss without notice or end of service, the absence rules and your rights.
3 min readRead guide Labor LawSaudi Labor Law Article 81: Leaving Work Without Notice and Keeping Your Rights
Article 81 of the Saudi Labor Law explained: the 7 cases where a worker can leave without notice and still get full end of service, and how to prove it.
3 min readRead guide Labor LawSaudi Labor Law Article 84: The End of Service Award Rule
Article 84 of the Saudi Labor Law explained: half a month per year for the first 5 years, a full month after that, the last-wage rule and worked examples.
2 min readRead guide Labor LawSaudi Labor Law Article 85: End of Service When You Resign
Article 85 of the Saudi Labor Law explained: the 1/3, 2/3 and full end of service on resignation, plus the 2025 resignation rules (30 days, 7-day withdrawal).
3 min readRead guideEnter your salary and dates. The calculator applies Articles 84 and 85 for you.