GST/VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT/GST at any rate. Presets for SA (15%), UK (20%), Australia (10%), and US state taxes. Works in any currency.
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Total (incl. tax)
R 1 150,00
Tax Amount
R 150,00
Excl. Tax
R 1 000,00
Tax Rate
15.00%
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How to Use This Calculator
Use Add Tax to find the VAT-inclusive total from an ex-tax amount. Use Remove Tax to strip VAT from an inclusive price. Select your country preset or enter a custom rate.
VAT Formulas
Add VAT: Total = Amount × (1 + Rate ÷ 100)
Remove VAT: Excl. = Inclusive ÷ (1 + Rate ÷ 100)
VAT Amount = Inclusive − Exclusive
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Amounts entered are:
| Description | Amount (excl) | Type | VAT | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R750.00 | R5,750.00 | ||||
| R0.00 | R2,000.00 | ||||
| R0.00 | R1,500.00 | ||||
| Total | R750.00 | R9,250.00 |
Invoice Summary (R)
R9,250.00
Subtotal (excl. VAT)
R8,500.00
VAT (15%)
R750.00
Standard-rated items
1
SA VAT Rate History
| Period | VAT Rate |
|---|---|
| 1991 – March 1993 | 10% |
| April 1993 – March 2018 | 14% |
| April 2018 – present | 15% |
| May 2025 (proposed) | 15.5% (budget proposal) |
VAT Examples
SA VAT Example (Add)
Supplier invoice: R8,500 ex-VAT. Total = R8,500 × 1.15 = R9,775. VAT = R1,275.
Reverse VAT (Remove)
Receipt shows R1,150 inclusive. Ex-VAT = R1,150 ÷ 1.15 = R1,000. VAT = R150.
SA VAT Rate History
| Period | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991–2012 | 14% | +1% from original 10% (1991) |
| 2012–2018 | 14% | Unchanged |
| April 2018–2025 | 15% | +1% Budget Speech 2018 |
| May 2025 onwards | 15.5% | +0.5% Budget Speech 2025 |
Zero-rated items: basic food staples, books, agricultural inputs. Exempt: residential rent, financial services, certain education.
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VAT Return Details
Transactions
| Description | Excl. Amount | Type | VAT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| + R 12,000.00 | ||||
| + R 0.00 | ||||
| + R 0.00 | ||||
| - R 2,250.00 | ||||
| - R 1,800.00 | ||||
| - R 450.00 |
Net VAT Payable to SARS
R 7,500.00
Output VAT (collected)
R 12,000.00
Input VAT (claimable)
R 4,500.00
Taxable Supplies
R 100,000.00
Taxable Supply %
95.2%
Full SARS VAT201 Return Summary
| Field | Amount (excl. VAT) | VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Outputs | ||
| Standard-rated (15%) | R 80,000.00 | R 12,000.00 |
| Zero-rated (0%) | R 20,000.00 | R 0.00 |
| Exempt | R 5,000.00 | R 0.00 |
| Total Output VAT | R 12,000.00 | |
| Inputs | ||
| Standard-rated | R 30,000.00 | R 4,500.00 |
| Total Input VAT | R 4,500.00 | |
| Net VAT Payable | R 7,500.00 |
VAT Registration No: 4012345678 | Period: 2026-01-01 to 2026-02-28 | Rate: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
From May 2025, South Africa's standard VAT rate is 15.5% (increased from 15% in the 2025 Budget Speech). Most goods and services are subject to this rate. Zero-rated items include basic food staples (brown bread, maize meal, rice, dried beans, milk), books, and certain agricultural supplies.
Businesses with taxable supplies exceeding R1 million in any 12-month period must register as VAT vendors. Voluntary registration is available for businesses with taxable supplies over R50,000. Once registered, you must charge VAT on all taxable supplies and submit VAT returns to SARS.
Zero-rated supplies have a 0% VAT rate — the supplier can still claim input VAT on related expenses. VAT-exempt supplies are not subject to VAT at all — the supplier cannot claim input VAT. Examples of exempt supplies include residential rentals, financial services, and certain educational services.
Yes, registered VAT vendors can claim input VAT on business-related purchases (supported by valid tax invoices). The net VAT (output minus input) is paid to or refunded by SARS via your VAT201 return.