Factories, production facilities, food processing, and industrial manufacturers in South Africa.
Use the VAT CalculatorSouth Africa's manufacturing sector spans food processing, automotive, textiles, chemicals, and metals. Manufacturers benefit from several SARS incentives including accelerated depreciation under Section 12C for machinery and Section 13 for factory buildings. The sector is capital-intensive with high fixed costs, making break-even analysis and capacity utilisation critical performance metrics. Raw material cost volatility and load shedding remain major operational challenges.
Our free vat calculator is tailored specifically for manufacturing & production 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
Domestic manufactured goods are standard-rated at 15%
Exports of manufactured goods are zero-rated
Claim input VAT on raw materials, machinery, and production supplies
Imported raw materials are subject to import VAT and customs duties
Financial and tax mistakes frequently made by manufacturing & production businesses in South Africa
Not claiming accelerated depreciation under Section 12C for manufacturing equipment
Failing to track cost per unit accurately, leading to mispriced products
Not claiming import VAT and customs duty drawbacks on raw materials used in exported goods
Underestimating the impact of load shedding costs (generators, lost production) on profitability
Poor inventory valuation methods leading to inaccurate gross margin calculations
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