Tax & SARS

Add or Remove 15% VAT - SA Calculator 2026

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VAT calculator (15%)

Live results · SARS 15% rate · 2026

Amount excluding VAT

Enter the base price before VAT — we add 15%.

Standard VAT rate15%

Excl VAT × 1.15 = Incl VAT

Total including VAT

R1 150.00

at the 15% South African VAT rate

Excluding VAT

R1 000.00

VAT amount (15%)

R150.00

Including VAT

R1 150.00

VAT rate

15%

R1 000.00 excluding VAT is R1 150.00 including 15% VAT (R150.00 VAT).

VAT quick reference (South Africa)

Add VAT: amount × 1.15 = total including VAT
Remove VAT: total ÷ 1.15 = amount excluding VAT
Standard rate: 15% (since April 2018)
Compulsory registration once taxable turnover exceeds R1 million/year; voluntary from R50,000/year

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions.

What is the VAT rate in South Africa in 2026?

The standard VAT rate in South Africa is 15%. It applies to most goods and services, with some items zero-rated (e.g. basic foodstuffs) or exempt.

How do I add 15% VAT to a price?

Multiply the VAT-exclusive amount by 1.15. For example, R1,000 × 1.15 = R1,150 (which includes R150 of VAT). This calculator does it instantly.

How do I remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive price?

Divide the VAT-inclusive amount by 1.15 to get the price before VAT. The VAT portion is the inclusive price minus that result — e.g. R1,150 ÷ 1.15 = R1,000, so VAT is R150.

When must a business register for VAT in South Africa?

VAT registration is compulsory once taxable turnover exceeds R1 million in any 12-month period. Voluntary registration is allowed from R50,000 of taxable turnover.