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📋 SA VAT Quick Reference
Current standard VAT rate
15%
VAT registration threshold (compulsory)
R2.3 million/year
Updated April 2026
Updated April 2026
Voluntary registration threshold
R120,000/year
Updated April 2026
Updated April 2026
VAT fraction (to extract from incl. price)
15/115 = 0.1304
VAT returns filing frequency
Monthly or bi-monthly
Zero-rated supplies (examples)
Basic food, exports,
some financial services
some financial services
Exempt supplies (no input VAT)
Residential rent,
some education, childcare
some education, childcare
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VAT Amount
15% of your amount
R0.00
VAT to add
Full Breakdown
Amount · VAT · Total
Amount (excl. VAT)—
VAT (15%)—
Total (incl. VAT)
—
Invoice Line Preview
How this appears on a SARS-compliant invoice
TAX INVOICE
VAT REGISTERED
Description of goods/services[Your service]
Sub-total (excl. VAT)—
VAT @ 15%—
TOTAL DUE—
A valid tax invoice must include: your VAT registration number, invoice date, unique invoice number, buyer and seller details, and a clear description of goods/services.
💡 When Must You Register for VAT?
Compulsory registration
Your taxable turnover exceeds R2.3M/year Must register
Your taxable turnover exceeds R2.3M/year Must register
Voluntary registration
Turnover between R120,000–R2.3M/year May register
Turnover between R120,000–R2.3M/year May register
Below threshold
Turnover under R120,000/year Cannot register
Turnover under R120,000/year Cannot register
Thresholds updated April 2026. Source: SARS · For advice specific to your situation, consult a registered tax practitioner.