South Africa VAT Registry — rate, source and change history

    Standard rate 15%, in force since 01 Apr 2018. Last verified against South African Revenue Service on 01 Sept 2026.

    Standard rate
    15%
    Reduced rates
    0%
    Registration threshold
    ZAR 1,000,000 (~€50,000)
    Currency
    ZAR

    Provenance

    Authority:South African Revenue Service
    In force since: 01 Apr 2018
    Last verified: 01 Sept 2026
    Registry version: 2026.09

    Change history

    1. 01 May 2025

      Proposed increase to 15.5% withdrawn; rate stays at 15%.

    Cite this record

    Taxelyo VAT Registry 2026.09 — South Africa standard VAT 15%
in force since 01 Apr 2018, verified 01 Sept 2026
source: South African Revenue Service — https://www.sars.gov.za/types-of-tax/value-added-tax/

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