South African VAT Calculator
Add South African VAT to a price at the 15% standard rate.
- Net priceZAR 100.00 87%
- VATZAR 15.00 13%
- VATZAR 15.00
- Gross amount (including VAT)ZAR 115.00
Inputs used
- Net amount (before VAT)ZAR 100.00
- VAT rate15 %
About this calculator
South Africa's VAT is 15% on most goods and services: a R100 net price carries R15 of VAT for a R115 total. To add VAT, multiply the net amount by the rate and add the result; to extract the VAT inside an inclusive price, multiply it by 15 and divide by 115.
A basket of essentials is zero-rated to protect low-income households — including brown bread, maize meal, rice, vegetables, eggs and milk — and exports are zero-rated too. Financial services and residential rent are exempt.
VAT-registered vendors charge output VAT and deduct input VAT through their VAT201 returns; SARS publishes the authoritative rules and the current zero-rated list.
Quick reference
Gross price by net amount
The VAT-inclusive total at the 15% standard rate.
| Net amount (before VAT) | Gross amount (including VAT) |
|---|---|
| ZAR 50 | ZAR 57.50 |
| ZAR 100 | ZAR 115.00 |
| ZAR 200 | ZAR 230.00 |
| ZAR 500 | ZAR 575.00 |
| ZAR 1,000 | ZAR 1,150.00 |
| ZAR 2,000 | ZAR 2,300.00 |
| ZAR 5,000 | ZAR 5,750.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is South Africa's VAT rate?
It is 15% on most goods and services, so a R100 net price becomes R115. A basket of essentials such as brown bread, maize meal and vegetables is zero-rated instead.
How do I remove VAT from an inclusive price?
Multiply the VAT-inclusive amount by 15 and divide by 115, or divide by 1.15 to get the net. A R115 gross price contains R15 of VAT and R100 net.
How much VAT is on R500?
At the 15% rate it is R75, for a R575 total.
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