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VAT Calculator
Add VAT to a net amount or work backwards from a VAT-inclusive price in seconds.
Calculator inputs
- Amount
- Calculation
- VAT rate — Use the applicable rate for the transaction.
How the calculator works
The VAT tool applies the selected rate to a net amount when you add VAT, or separates the VAT portion from a VAT-inclusive amount when you extract it.
Example calculation
At the standard 15% rate, adding VAT to R1,000 produces R1,150 including VAT and R150 VAT. Extracting VAT from R1,150 returns R1,000 before VAT.
Frequently asked questions
- What VAT rate does South Africa use?
- This tool defaults to the standard 15% rate. Some goods or services may be zero-rated or treated differently, so confirm the transaction with SARS guidance.
- How do I calculate VAT from a VAT-inclusive price?
- Divide the inclusive amount by 1.15 to estimate the amount before VAT at a 15% rate; the difference is the VAT portion.
Related financial tools
Estimate only. Results are based on the information entered and applicable assumptions. Actual amounts may differ.
For current tax-year guidance, check the SARS personal income tax information.