South Africa VAT Calculator
Add VAT to a net price or work the VAT back out of a VAT-inclusive total, using South Africa's 15% rate or any rate you enter.
South Africa charges Value Added Tax (VAT) at a standard rate of 15%, with certain basic foods zero-rated. This calculator works both ways: enter a price before tax to see the VAT-inclusive total, or enter a VAT-inclusive total to back out the net price and the tax portion. Change the rate field if your goods fall under a different band.
How to add and remove VAT
Adding VAT multiplies the net price by one plus the rate; removing it divides the gross price by one plus the rate.
Remove: Net = Gross ÷ (1 + rate ÷ 100)
VAT = Gross − Net
| Net price | + 15% VAT | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| R10.00 | R1.50 | R11.50 |
| R50.00 | R7.50 | R57.50 |
| R100.00 | R15.00 | R115.00 |
Worked example
Removing VAT from a R115.00 VAT-inclusive total at 15%:
| Net = R115.00 ÷ 1.15 | R100.00 |
| VAT = gross − net | R15.00 |
When to change the rate
The default is South Africa's standard VAT rate, but not everything is taxed at the standard rate. Reduced and zero rates apply to specific categories, and rates change over time. If your invoice shows a different rate, type it into the rate field and the calculator adjusts. For anything you're filing or invoicing, follow SARS's current guidance.