Construction companies, builders, contractors, and building services in South Africa.
Use the Break-even CalculatorConstruction is a major sector in the South African economy, spanning residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Businesses face unique financial challenges around retention payments, progress billing, and complex subcontractor arrangements. SARS pays close attention to construction VAT compliance because the sector has historically high audit rates for input VAT claims on materials and equipment.
Our free break-even calculator is tailored specifically for construction & building businesses operating in South Africa. Below you'll find industry-specific tips, benchmarks, and common mistakes to help you get accurate results and make better financial decisions.
Industry-specific guidance to help you get accurate results
Track break-even per project, not just overall
Include overhead allocation per project
Cash flow timing is critical — materials paid upfront, income received on milestones
Financial and tax mistakes frequently made by construction & building businesses in South Africa
Claiming VAT on retention amounts before the invoice is issued
Not keeping proper records for subcontractor payments, leading to SARS disputes
Underestimating project costs by not including a 5-10% contingency for material price increases
Failing to depreciate construction equipment correctly under Section 12C
Mixing personal and business expenses on shared vehicles and equipment
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