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South Africa VAT calculator (2026)
The standard VAT rate in South Africa is 15%. VAT on 100 at 15% is 15.00, gross 115.00; to remove VAT from a gross price divide by 1.15.
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| VAT rate | Net | VAT | Gross |
|---|
VAT on common amounts in South Africa (ZAR)
| Net | VAT 15% | VAT 0% | Gross at 15% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1.50 | 0.00 | 11.50 |
| 25 | 3.75 | 0.00 | 28.75 |
| 50 | 7.50 | 0.00 | 57.50 |
| 100 | 15.00 | 0.00 | 115.00 |
| 200 | 30.00 | 0.00 | 230.00 |
| 500 | 75.00 | 0.00 | 575.00 |
| 1,000 | 150.00 | 0.00 | 1,150.00 |
| 2,500 | 375.00 | 0.00 | 2,875.00 |
| 5,000 | 750.00 | 0.00 | 5,750.00 |
| 10,000 | 1,500.00 | 0.00 | 11,500.00 |
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Frequently asked
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the gross amount by (1 + rate): at 15% that is ÷ 1.15. The calculator does it when you pick “gross (remove VAT)”.
Which VAT rate applies?
The standard rate (15%) unless the goods or services are on a reduced list (0%). Check the tax authority's list for food, books, medicines, energy and hospitality.