Invoicing in South Africa
South African invoice template
This generator opens with South Africa's own labels, currency and number format already set.
What a South African invoice has to say on its face
Required on the document
- The words “Tax invoice”, “VAT invoice” or “Invoice”.
- Your name, address and VAT registration number.
- The customer’s name and address, and their VAT number once the invoice is over R5,000.
- A serial number and the date of issue.
- The VAT amount, or a statement that the total includes VAT at the standard rate.
The one people get wrong
SARS distinguishes a full tax invoice from an abridged one at R5,000. Under it, less is required; over it, the customer’s details are not optional, and an invoice without them cannot support their input claim.
The rate
The standard rate is 15%. Certain supplies are zero-rated.
That is the standard rate as a matter of public record. Whether it is the rate for your work, and whether you are registered at all, are questions about your business — this page does not know, the app does not look it up, and neither will guess.
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