Free Tax Invoice Template (VAT) for South Africa

About This Template

A SARS-compliant tax invoice template designed specifically for VAT-registered businesses in South Africa. This template includes all the mandatory fields required by the Value-Added Tax Act, including your VAT registration number, the words "Tax Invoice", VAT amounts per line item, and the total VAT charged. The template automatically calculates VAT at the standard rate of 15% and separates the VAT-exclusive amount, VAT, and VAT-inclusive total. It is the essential document every VAT vendor needs to issue when supplying goods or services.

Who Is This For?

VAT-registered businesses, accountants, bookkeepers, and any vendor who must issue tax invoices in terms of the Value-Added Tax Act. Essential for businesses with annual turnover exceeding R2.3 million (mandatory VAT registration) or those voluntarily registered.

Key Features

• Clearly labelled "Tax Invoice" as required by SARS
• Automatic VAT calculation at 15% standard rate
• Separate fields for VAT-exclusive amount, VAT, and VAT-inclusive total
• Seller and buyer VAT registration number fields
• Compliant with Section 20 of the VAT Act requirements
• Supports both full tax invoices (over R5,000) and abridged invoices

How to Use This Template

1. 1Download the template and enter your business details including your VAT registration number.
2. 2Add your client's name, address, and VAT number (if applicable).
3. 3Enter line items with descriptions, quantities, and VAT-exclusive prices.
4. 4The template auto-calculates VAT at 15% for each line and the overall total.
5. 5Review the VAT-exclusive subtotal, total VAT, and VAT-inclusive grand total.
6. 6Save as PDF, send to your client, and keep a copy for your VAT return records.