VAT Calculator South Africa
Add VAT to a net (ex-VAT) price, or remove and reverse 15% VAT from a gross price — instantly. Free, no sign-up, with the exact formula shown.
Calculate VAT
Results update automatically. South Africa's standard VAT rate is 15% (since 1 April 2018).
Result
VAT = net × 15% · Total = net × 1.15
VAT questions, answered
What is the VAT rate in South Africa?
The standard VAT rate in South Africa is 15%, effective since 1 April 2018 (increased from 14%). Some supplies are zero-rated at 0% or exempt from VAT.
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the net (VAT-exclusive) amount by 1.15. For example, R100 plus VAT is R115 — the VAT portion is R15.
How do I remove or reverse VAT from a price?
Divide the gross (VAT-inclusive) amount by 1.15 to get the net amount. To find just the VAT portion, multiply the gross amount by 15/115 (≈ 13.04%).
What's the difference between zero-rated and exempt?
Zero-rated supplies (like basic food and exports) are taxed at 0%, so you can still claim input VAT. Exempt supplies (like certain financial services) carry no VAT and no input credit.
Disclaimer: This calculator uses South Africa's standard 15% VAT rate and the standard fraction method (15/115) for reverse calculations. It is a general-purpose tool for estimate purposes only and is not tax, accounting, or legal advice. VAT treatment of specific supplies can vary — confirm with SARS or a registered tax practitioner.