VAT calculator for South Africa

Add or remove 15% VAT on any price in rand. No sign-up.
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Botswana
Namibia
Mozambique
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Price before VAT
R
1,000.00
VAT rate
15%
Sars
Price before VAT
R1,000.00
VAT at 15%
R150.00
Price with VAT
R1,150.00
Rate checked with SARS on 2 Nov 2026.
The sum
How to work out VAT
in South Africa
Add VAT
price × 1.15
R500 becomes R575.
Remove VAT
price ÷ 1.15
R575 becomes R500.
Find the VAT part
price with VAT × 15 ÷ 115
R575 holds R75 of VAT.

VAT in South Africa at a glance

From SARS, the South African Revenue Service.
VAT rate
15%
Who collects it
SARS
You must register
Over R2.3 million in sales in 12 months
You may register
From R120,000 in sales
New limits from
1 April 2026
Checked
2 Nov 2026 on sars.gov.za

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House of Kay
Receipt No. 0042 · 29 Oct 2026
Black satin dress (M)
US$25.00
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Is VAT in South Africa 15%?
Yes. The standard rate is 15%. Some basic foods, like brown bread and maize meal, carry 0%.
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VAT calculator for South Africa

Add or remove 15% VAT on any price in rand. No sign-up.
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Botswana
Namibia
Mozambique
Add VAT
Remove VAT
Price before VAT
R
1,000.00
VAT rate
15%
Sars
Price before VAT
R1,000.00
VAT at 15%
R150.00
Price with VAT
R1,150.00
Rate checked with SARS on 2 Nov 2026.
The sum
How to work out VAT in South Africa
Add VAT
price × 1.15
R500 becomes R575.
Remove VAT
price ÷ 1.15
R575 becomes R500.
Find the VAT part
price with VAT × 15 ÷ 115
R575 holds R75 of VAT.
VAT in South Africa at a glance
From SARS, the South African Revenue Service.
VAT rate
15%
Who collects it
SARS
You must register
Over R2.3 million in sales in 12 months
You may register
From R120,000 in sales
New limits from
1 April 2026
Checked
2 Nov 2026 on sars.gov.za
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Questions about VAT
Is VAT in South Africa 15%?
Yes. The standard rate is 15%. Some basic foods, like brown bread and maize meal, carry 0%.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Do I have to register for VAT?
Does this work for other countries?
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