Tax invoice maker for South Africa
Tax invoices for South Africa, with your VAT number and 15% VAT.
Local rules
How invoicing works in South Africa
Without a valid tax invoice, your customer can't claim back the VAT from SARS, so the details matter. Add your VAT number and 15% VAT, and send a full or abridged tax invoice depending on the amount.
At a glance
Invoicing in South Africa
- Currency
- South African rand (ZAR, R)
- Tax
- VAT (Value Added Tax)
- Tax number
- VAT registration number, 10 digits starting with 4
- Registration
- VAT registration becomes compulsory once taxable supplies pass the threshold set by SARS in a 12-month period. Check SARS for the current amount.
Legal requirements
What an invoice in South Africa must include
What the rules in South Africa ask for. Every item has its own field in the editor above.
- The words "Tax Invoice"
- Your name, address and VAT number
- The customer's name, address and VAT number (full tax invoice)
- A unique serial number and the date of issue
- A description and quantity of what you supplied
- The value, the VAT charged, and the total
- Or: the total with a statement that it includes VAT at 15%
Tax rates
VAT rates in South Africa
Set the rate once for the whole invoice, or per item when different rates apply.
| Rate | % | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 15% | Most goods and services |
| Zero | 0% | For example basic foods and exports |
Good to know
Full or abridged
For supplies above R5,000 you issue a full tax invoice. For smaller supplies an abridged tax invoice is enough, without the customer's details.
VAT inclusive pricing
You may show prices including VAT, as long as the invoice states that the total includes VAT at 15%.
Not VAT registered?
Then you don't charge VAT and can't issue a tax invoice. A regular invoice with your details and the amount due is fine.
This is general information, not tax advice. Rules and rates can change, so check the latest with SARS or your accountant.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What must a South African tax invoice include?
The words "Tax Invoice", your name, address and VAT number, the customer's details and VAT number (for a full tax invoice), a serial number, the date, a description and quantity, the value, the VAT and the total.
What's the difference between a full and an abridged tax invoice?
A full tax invoice is required for supplies over R5,000 and includes the customer's details. For smaller amounts an abridged tax invoice without the customer's details is enough.
Can I invoice without VAT in South Africa?
Yes, if you're not registered for VAT. Then you don't charge VAT and send a regular invoice instead of a tax invoice.
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