VAT Calculator
Calculate VAT amounts quickly for invoices, expenses, and financial planning. This calculator helps you add VAT to a price or extract VAT from an inclusive price.
Add VAT
Add VAT to any price amount
Extract VAT
Extract VAT from inclusive prices
SA Rates
Current South African VAT rates
VAT Calculator
Calculate VAT amounts quickly and accurately
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Enter your values and click calculate to see your VAT breakdown
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's 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 R1 million in any 12-month period. Businesses with a taxable supply of less than R1 million may register voluntarily.
Registration Threshold: R1,000,000
VAT Filing Periods
Depending on your business's annual turnover, you may need to file VAT returns:
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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.