Free tool
VAT Calculator
South Africa
Add or remove 15% VAT instantly. No account needed.
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Ex-VAT
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VAT (15%)
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Total incl. VAT
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How South African VAT works
- ·The standard VAT rate in South Africa is 15%, set by SARS.
- ·Only VAT-registered vendors must charge VAT. Registration is compulsory once your taxable turnover exceeds R1 million in any 12-month period.
- ·If you are not VAT registered, do not add VAT to your invoices. Issue a plain Invoice, not a Tax Invoice.
- ·Add VAT when quoting or invoicing a client: your price + 15%.
- ·Remove VAT when you need to know the ex-VAT amount from a VAT-inclusive total: divide by 1.15.
Quick reference
To add 15% VAT
Amount × 1.15
To remove 15% VAT
Amount ÷ 1.15
VAT amount only
Ex-VAT × 0.15
Current SA VAT rate
15%
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