South Africa VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT in seconds. The standard rate in South Africa is 15%.
Price including VAT
R 115,00
- Net amount
- R 100,00
- VAT at 15%
- R 15,00
- Gross amount
- R 115,00
South Africa VAT rates
| Rate | What it applies to |
|---|---|
| 15% | Standard rate: most goods and services |
Zero rate: basic foods (such as brown bread, maize meal, rice, milk, eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables), fuel, some farming goods, exports. Exempt: financial services, residential rent, local road and rail passenger transport, education.
How to calculate VAT in South Africa
- To add VAT: price before tax × 1.15 = price including tax. For example, 100.00 × 1.15 = 115.00.
- To remove VAT: price including tax ÷ 1.15 = price before tax. For example, 115.00 ÷ 1.15 = 100.00.
- The tax inside a price that includes it: price including tax × 15 ÷ 115. For 115.00 that is 15.00.
Registering for VAT and invoicing
- When to register
- R2.3 million taxable supplies in 12 months (from 1 April 2026, up from R1 million).
- Local name
- Value-Added Tax
Recent changes and things to know
A planned VAT rate increase in 2025 was withdrawn, so the rate stays at 15%. The compulsory threshold rose to R2.3 million on 1 April 2026.
South Africa VAT: frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in South Africa?
The standard VAT rate in South Africa is 15%.
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the price before tax by 1.15. For example, 100 plus 15% VAT is 115.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.15. For example, 115.00 including 15% VAT is 100.00 before tax. Do not just take 15% off the total, because that gives the wrong answer.
When do I have to register for VAT in South Africa?
R2.3 million taxable supplies in 12 months (from 1 April 2026, up from R1 million).
Is this VAT calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to BunnyDoc.
Sources
Rates checked in October 2026. Tax rates and rules change, and what you charge depends on what you sell and to whom, so check the official sources above or ask an accountant. This page is general information, not tax advice.
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