What is the VAT rate in South Africa?

The standard rate is 15%. Some goods and services may be taxed at a different rate or exempt.

How do I add VAT to a price?

Multiply the price by 0.15. On ZAR 10,000.00 the VAT is ZAR 1,500.00, making ZAR 11,500.00.

Divide the price by 1.15. A price of ZAR 10,000.00 including VAT is ZAR 8,695.65 before VAT, and the VAT is ZAR 1,304.35.

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What is the VAT rate in South Africa?: The standard rate is 15%. Some goods and services may be taxed at a different rate or exempt.
How do I add VAT to a price?: Multiply the price by 0.15. On ZAR 10,000.00 the VAT is ZAR 1,500.00, making ZAR 11,500.00.
How do I take VAT out of a price?: Divide the price by 1.15. A price of ZAR 10,000.00 including VAT is ZAR 8,695.65 before VAT, and the VAT is ZAR 1,304.35.

Rate last checked 1 November 2026. Source: Value-Added Tax rates (SARS). This is an estimate, not tax advice.