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South African VAT Calculator (15%)

Add 15% VAT to a price, or work out the amount excluding VAT from a VAT-inclusive total. Free and instant — no signup. Need VAT on an actual invoice? Use the free invoice generator.

How to add VAT

Multiply the price by 1.15. The VAT portion is the price × 0.15. Example: R4,500 excluding VAT → VAT of R675 → R5,175 including VAT.

How to remove VAT

Divide the VAT-inclusive amount by 1.15. Example: R5,175 including VAT → R4,500 excluding VAT → the VAT portion is R675. Don't subtract 15% from the inclusive price — that over-removes the VAT.

When do you charge VAT?

Only VAT-registered businesses charge VAT. Registration is compulsory once taxable turnover exceeds R1 million in any 12-month period, and voluntary from R50,000. If you're not registered, your invoices carry no VAT at all.