VAT Calculator South Africa

Updated for the 2026/27 tax year · SARS & BCEA aligned · Free, no sign-up

Add 15% VAT to a net amount or extract VAT from a VAT-inclusive amount.

VAT Calculator

Amount (R)

Calculation

Net excluding VATR 1 000,00

VAT at 15%R 150,00

Gross including VATR 1 150,00

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How VAT works in South Africa

VAT-registered vendors charge output VAT on standard-rated supplies and may deduct qualifying input VAT. The standard rate used here is 15%. Zero-rated and exempt supplies need different treatment.

Adding and removing VAT

Multiply net by 1.15 to add VAT. Divide gross by 1.15 to remove it. VAT within a gross price is gross × 15/115, not gross × 15%.

When must a business register?

The R1 million compulsory-registration turnover threshold concerns taxable supplies over a consecutive 12-month period, not profit. Expected supplies under written contractual obligations can also trigger registration. Confirm the applicable threshold and effective date with SARS before registering.

Quick reference

Scenario	Result
R1,000 excluding VAT	R150 VAT; R1,150 gross
R1,150 including VAT	R150 VAT; R1,000 net

Move from estimates to payroll

These are planning estimates, not tax advice or a benefit award. Check the rules applicable to your circumstances. Start with Payroll Africa, use the PAYE calculator, or explore related payroll tools.