Property companies, estate agents, rental portfolio managers, and property developers in South Africa.
Use the Depreciation CalculatorSouth Africa's real estate sector encompasses residential and commercial property sales, rentals, and development. A critical distinction for tax and VAT purposes is between residential rentals (VAT-exempt) and commercial rentals (standard-rated at 15%). Transfer duty applies to non-VAT property transactions, with rates ranging from 0% to 13% depending on property value. Property developers must carefully track per-project profitability due to long development cycles.
Our free depreciation calculator is tailored specifically for real estate & property 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
Commercial buildings depreciate at 5% per year under Section 13
Residential properties have no depreciation deduction for individual owners
Improvements to commercial property are depreciable separately
Fit-out and renovation costs can be written off over the lease period
Financial and tax mistakes frequently made by real estate & property businesses in South Africa
Charging VAT on residential rental income, which is VAT-exempt
Not registering for VAT when commercial rental income exceeds the R1 million threshold
Failing to claim depreciation on commercial property improvements and fit-outs
Confusing transfer duty with VAT — they are mutually exclusive on property transactions
Not separating agent commission income from trust account funds for tax reporting
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