Yemen VAT / Sales Tax
Detailed vat / sales tax rates and rules for Yemen in 2026.
VAT / Sales TaxYER
Yemen imposes a general sales tax of 5% on most goods and services. Essential items are exempt. The sales tax system operates in limited capacity due to the conflict.
Standard Rate
5%
Registration Threshold
All businesses with taxable activities
Reduced Rates
0% — Essential food items and basic necessities
How Yemen VAT / Sales Tax compares
Yemen’s standard VAT / sales tax rate of 5% is the 171st highest of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks, below the global average of 13.7% and Asia’s regional average of 9.6%.
Yemen
5%
Asia average
9.6%
Global average
13.7%
