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VAT Calculator South Africa

VAT Calculator Tool User Guide

Welcome to the VAT Calculator Tool! Follow these steps to use the calculator:

  1. Input the total amount in the "Enter Amount" field.
  2. Enter the applicable VAT percentage in the "Enter VAT Percentage" field.
  3. Click on the "Add VAT" or "Exclude VAT" button to perform calculations.

South Africa VAT Information

Addition of VAT
VAT, or Value Added Tax, is a consumption tax placed on a product whenever value is added at each stage of the supply chain, from production to the point of sale. It's a form of indirect tax.

Addition of VAT:
To calculate the value including VAT:
1. Multiply the value by 1 + VAT Percentage.
2. For example, if the VAT rate is 15% (like in the South Africa), you would do value X 1.2.
3. For instance, R150 value X 1.2 = R172.50, This is the amount including the VAT.
Removal of VAT
VAT can be removed or reclaimed by businesses in certain circumstances, such as exportation or when the product or service is exempted from VAT.

Example of Removal of VAT:
To calculate the amount excluding VAT:
1. Divide the amount by 1 + VAT Percentage.
2. For example, if the VAT rate is 15% (like in the South Africa), you would do amount / 1.2.
3. For instance, R180 amount / 1.2 = R156.52, this is the amount excluding VAT.

How much is VAT in the South Africa?

VAT (Value added tax) know as (GST ) in various countries is a sales tax charged on most products and services provided by VAT-registered businesses in the South Africa.

The current standard rate of VAT is 15%, while the reduced rate is 0%.

Value Added Tax is collected by companies on behalf of HMRC that are VAT registered. After registration, each company receives its own VAT number.