Calculate VAT at 15% for South African invoices. Add VAT to an exclusive price or extract VAT from an inclusive amount. Free SARS VAT calculator.
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VAT calculator SA 2026: standard VAT is 0.15%. 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).
Registered vendors file VAT201 returns by the 25th of the month after each bi-monthly VAT period. How to submit a VAT return → · VAT registration threshold guide →
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Everything you need to know about Value-Added Tax and how it affects your business
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.
Applies to most goods and services
Basic food items, fuel, and exports
Educational services, financial services, residential rentals
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
Depending on your business's annual turnover, you may need to file VAT returns:
Common questions about Value-Added Tax in South Africa
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How to Register for VAT in South Africa
How to register for VAT in South Africa: mandatory at R2.3 million taxable supplies, voluntary from R120,000. File VAT101 on SARS eFiling with CIPC certificate and bank letter. Approval in 1–21 days.
How to Submit a VAT Return to SARS
How to submit a VAT201 return on SARS eFiling: gather output and input VAT, complete the return, pay by the 25th after each bi-monthly period. Step-by-step with due dates.
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VAT calculations use the 15% standard rate and current registration thresholds. Effective from 2026-04-01. Last reviewed 2026-07-18.