VAT Calculator
VAT Calculator South Africa 2026
To add VAT in South Africa, multiply by 1.15. To remove VAT, divide by 1.15 (or multiply by 15/115 to get the VAT amount).
Uses SARS figures, checked 29 July 2026.
| R100 excl. VAT → R115 incl. (R15 VAT) |
| R1,000 excl. → R1,150 incl. (R150 VAT) |
| R1,150 incl. → R1,000 excl. (R150 VAT) |
VAT Calculator
VAT Calculation Results
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VAT calculator South Africa — add or remove 15% VAT
How it's worked out
Calculate VAT at 15% for South African invoices. Add VAT to an exclusive price or extract VAT from an inclusive amount.
To add VAT, multiply the exclusive amount by 1.15 (R100 → R115). To remove VAT from an inclusive price, divide by 1.15 or multiply by 15/115 (R115 → R100 exclusive, R15 VAT).
VAT201 returns are due by the 25th of the month after your tax period ends for a manual return paid at the bank or by EFT, or by the last business day of that month if you submit on eFiling and pay electronically (through eFiling or by EFT). If the 25th isn't a business day, the due date is the business day before. How to submit a VAT return → · VAT registration threshold guide →
VAT on common amounts
| Amount | VAT added | Incl. VAT | VAT inside | Excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R100 | R15.00 | R115.00 | R13.04 | R86.96 |
| R500 | R75.00 | R575.00 | R65.22 | R434.78 |
| R1,000 | R150.00 | R1,150.00 | R130.43 | R869.57 |
| R2,000 | R300.00 | R2,300.00 | R260.87 | R1,739.13 |
| R5,000 | R750.00 | R5,750.00 | R652.17 | R4,347.83 |
| R10,000 | R1,500.00 | R11,500.00 | R1,304.35 | R8,695.65 |
Understanding VAT in South Africa
Everything you need to know about Value-Added Tax and how it affects your business
What is VAT?
Value-Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax placed on a product whenever value is added at each stage of the supply chain, from production to the point of sale. It is ultimately paid by the end consumer.
Current VAT Rates in South Africa
Applies to most goods and services
Basic food items, fuel, and exports
Educational services, financial services, residential rentals
VAT Registration
Companies must register for VAT if their taxable supplies exceed or are likely to exceed R2.3 million in any 12-month period. Businesses with a taxable supply of more than R120,000 may register voluntarily.
Mandatory Threshold: R2,300,000
Voluntary registration: R120,000
VAT Filing Periods
Depending on your business's annual turnover, you may need to file VAT returns:
VAT Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Value-Added Tax in South Africa
Next step
Doing the VAT return? Take the transactions from your bank statements.
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Important Disclaimer
Accounter does not provide accounting, tax, business or legal advice. This calculator has been provided for information purposes only. You should consult your own professional advisors for advice directly relating to your business.
Reviewed source data
VAT calculations use the 15% standard rate and current registration thresholds. Effective from 2026-04-01. Last reviewed 2026-07-18.