South Africa VAT Calculator
Add or remove 15% VAT from any amount. Perfect for invoicing, pricing, and tax compliance for SA businesses.
VAT Calculator
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Add 15% VAT to an amount (excluding VAT)
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How VAT Works in South Africa
🎯 VAT Basics
Value-Added Tax (VAT) in South Africa is currently 15%. It's a consumption tax that's added to most goods and services.
- •Standard rate: 15%
- •Zero-rated items: 0%
- •Exempt items: No VAT
✅ When to Use This Calculator
- •Invoicing: Add VAT to your prices
- •Pricing: Calculate base price from VAT-inclusive amount
- •Accounting: Separate VAT from total amounts
- •Budgeting: Plan for VAT in your expenses
💡 VAT Registration in South Africa
When must you register for VAT?
You must register for VAT if your taxable supplies exceed R1 million in any 12-month period, or are likely to exceed R1 million in the next 12 months.
Voluntary registration
You can voluntarily register for VAT if your taxable supplies exceed R50,000 in any 12-month period.
VAT returns
VAT returns must be submitted to SARS every two months, with payment due by the 25th of the month following the end of the VAT period.
⚠️ Important Notes
- •This calculator is for estimation purposes only
- •Some items may be zero-rated or exempt from VAT
- •Always consult with a tax professional for complex situations
- •VAT rates and regulations may change - check SARS for updates
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