VAT calculator, South Africa.
Add 15% VAT to a price, or take it out of a VAT-inclusive amount, in ZAR.
- Price before VAT
- R 10 000,00
- VAT at 15%
- R 1 500,00
- Total including VAT
- R 11 500,00
How to use it
Choose add or remove
Add VAT to a net price, or remove it from a price that already includes it.
Enter the amount
Type the price in ZAR.
Check the rate
The standard 15% is filled in; change it for reduced or zero-rated items.
Read the result
See the VAT, the net price and the total.
The quick maths
To add 15% VAT, multiply by 1.15: R 1 000,00 becomes R 1 150,00. To take VAT out of a total, divide by the same number: R 1 150,00 becomes R 1 000,00, so the VAT inside it is R 150,00.
What to know in South Africa
15% is the standard rate. Some basic foodstuffs are zero-rated, and registration becomes compulsory once taxable supplies pass R1 million in 12 months. Official guidance: South African Revenue Service (SARS). Checked October 2026.
Other countries: Nigeria · Ghana · Kenya · United Kingdom · United States
Questions, answered.
What is the VAT rate in South Africa?
15% is the standard rate. 15% is the standard rate. Some basic foodstuffs are zero-rated, and registration becomes compulsory once taxable supplies pass R1 million in 12 months.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the total by 1.15. The difference between the total and the result is the VAT.
Can Profynix put VAT on my invoices in South Africa?
Yes. Set your rate once and invoices show it clearly; your books record the tax you collect. Outside Nigeria Profynix adds no tax until you switch it on.
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