Farms, agricultural businesses, and food producers in South Africa.
Use the VAT CalculatorAgriculture remains a cornerstone of the South African economy, employing a large rural workforce and contributing to food security. Farmers benefit from unique tax provisions including cash-basis accounting, income averaging over multiple years, and special depreciation rules under Section 12B for equipment and Section 17A for dams, irrigation, and fencing. The zero-rating of most unprocessed agricultural products significantly impacts VAT calculations.
Our free vat calculator is tailored specifically for agriculture & farming 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
Most unprocessed agricultural products are zero-rated
Farming inputs (seeds, fertiliser, animal feed) are zero-rated
Processed agricultural products become standard-rated
Exports of agricultural products are zero-rated
Financial and tax mistakes frequently made by agriculture & farming businesses in South Africa
Not leveraging cash-basis accounting for tax deferral when allowed
Missing Section 12B accelerated depreciation on farming equipment
Failing to claim Section 17A deductions for dams, irrigation, and fencing improvements
Not using income averaging provisions during years with volatile commodity prices
Treating processed agricultural products as zero-rated when they should be standard-rated
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