Small Business Guides
Practical, plain-language guides for South African sole traders and micro businesses. No accounting degree required.
When and how to register for VAT in South Africa
The R1 million threshold explained, voluntary registration, how to apply via SARS eFiling, and what changes once you're VAT-registered.
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Invoice payment terms in South Africa: what sole traders need to know
What "Net 30" means, how to enforce your terms legally, what to do when clients pay late, and how to set terms that protect your cash flow.
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How to create a VAT-compliant tax invoice in South Africa
TAX INVOICE vs INVOICE, SARS VAT 404 requirements, what to include, and how to handle clients who are VAT-registered themselves.
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These guides are for general information only and should not be taken as professional accounting, tax, or legal advice. SARS rules change, so always verify current requirements at sars.gov.za or consult a registered tax practitioner for your specific situation.