South Africa 路 ZAR 路 VAT
Free tax invoice generator for South Africa
Make a tax invoice in rand with 15% VAT and your VAT number. It has the details SARS asks for on a full tax invoice.
- Amounts in ZAR, with VAT worked out per line
- Your VAT number printed on every invoice
- Prices with or without VAT, discounts and shipping
- 12 designs, PDF download, no sign-up
T
Table Mountain MediaCape TownVAT number 4123456789
TAX INVOICE# INV-0001
| Item | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Video production | 1 job | ZAR聽28,000.00 |
| Drone filming | 1 days | ZAR聽6,500.00 |
Thirty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Five Rand Only
SubtotalZAR聽34,500.00
VAT 15%ZAR聽5,175.00
TotalZAR聽39,675.00
What a South Africa VAT invoice must show
- The words "Tax Invoice".
- Your name, address and VAT registration number.
- The customer's name, address and VAT number (full tax invoice).
- A serial number and the date of issue.
- A full description of the goods or services, with quantity or volume.
- The value of the supply, the VAT charged and the total (or the total with a statement that it includes VAT at 15%).
VAT rates in South Africa
| 15% | Standard rate |
|---|---|
| 0% | Zero-rated: e.g. basic foods, exports |
When you must register
VAT registration is compulsory once taxable supplies pass R2.3 million in 12 months (raised from R1 million on 1 April 2026). Voluntary registration is possible below that.
Good to know
- Sales over R5,000 need a full tax invoice. Between R50 and R5,000 an abridged tax invoice (without the customer's details) is enough.
- Issue the tax invoice within 21 days of the supply.
- Keep records for 5 years.
How to make your invoice
- Open the South Africa generator. It is already set to ZAR and VAT.
- Add your details. Business name, address, VAT number and logo.
- Add your items. Pick the VAT rate per line, or tick that your price already includes it.
- Download or send. Get the PDF, or create a free account to email it, track payment and send reminders.
Questions about invoicing in South Africa
Checked November 2026. This is general information, not tax advice; rules and thresholds change, so check with your accountant or the tax authority.