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VAT calculator › South Africa

VAT calculator for South Africa

Add or remove VAT at 15% or any other South Africa rate.

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Without VAT

R 100,00

VAT at 15%

R 15,00

With VAT

R 115,00

R 100,00 × 15% = R 15,00 VAT. R 100,00 × 1.15 = R 115,00.

VAT rates in South Africa

RateR 100,00 net becomesVAT inside R 100,00 gross
15% (standard)R 115,00R 13,04

Worked examples at 15%

  • Adding VAT: R 250,00 × 1.15 = R 287,50 (R 37,50 VAT).
  • Removing VAT: R 250,00 ÷ 1.15 = R 217,39 (R 32,61 VAT).

Invoicing with VAT

If you're registered for VAT, your invoices need to show the amount without tax, the rate and the VAT separately. Our free invoice generator works it out and lays it out for you.

Questions people ask

›What is the VAT rate in South Africa?

The standard rate is 15%. Rates checked October 2026.

›How do I add 15% VAT?

Multiply the net price by 1.15. For example, R 100,00 becomes R 115,00, of which R 15,00 is VAT.

›How do I remove 15% VAT from a price?

Divide the gross price by 1.15. For example, R 100,00 including VAT is R 86,96 without it, so the VAT is R 13,04.