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South Africa VAT Calculator 2021

Calculate VAT (15% Standard Rate) for the 2021 Tax Year.

"To update year, change SA_VAT_2021 only." — "SARS VAT rules 2021 — verify annually."

🧮 VAT Settings

Tax Year

Calculation Mode

VAT Rate

💰 Amount

Amount (Base Value)

Enter the amount to calculate VAT for.

VAT Already Paid (Optional)

Any VAT already paid to offset.

VAT Summary

Final VAT Payable

R0.00

Due to SARS

VAT Exclusive R0.00

VAT Rate 15%

VAT Amount R0.00

VAT Inclusive R0.00

Less VAT Paid R0.00

Understanding South Africa VAT (2021)

📊 Standard VAT Rate

For the 2021 tax year, the standard VAT rate in South Africa was 15%. This rate applies to most goods and services.

🔢 How VAT Works

VAT Exclusive → Inclusive: Add VAT to the base amount (Amount × 1.15)
VAT Inclusive → Exclusive: Remove VAT from the total (Amount ÷ 1.15)
VAT Amount: Calculate just the VAT portion (Amount × 0.15)

📋 Zero-Rated Supplies

Certain goods and services are zero-rated (0% VAT), including: exports, basic foodstuffs (brown bread, maize meal, etc.), and certain municipal services. Zero-rating allows input VAT recovery.

🏢 Registration Thresholds

Compulsory Registration: R1,000,000 annual turnover
Voluntary Registration: R50,000 annual turnover

Disclaimer: This calculator uses the 2021 tax year rules (15% Standard VAT Rate). For specific business scenarios, complex imports, or exempt supplies, consult a registered tax practitioner or SARS directly.