Step 1
SARS VAT Registrations
SARS VAT Registrations
Value-Added Tax (VAT) is collected by businesses on behalf of SARS. Once registered, you charge 15% VAT on your sales (output tax) and claim back the VAT you pay on business expenses (input tax).
Since 1 April 2026, VAT registration is compulsory once your taxable supplies exceed R2.3 million in any 12-month period, up from R1 million. You can register voluntarily once your taxable supplies pass R120,000 (previously R50,000). This is often worth doing if your clients are VAT vendors or you have large expenses to claim input VAT on.
Already over R2.3 million? You need to apply quickly. SARS can backdate your registration to the date you became liable, so the VAT you should have charged becomes payable from that date.
We manage the full application: preparing and submitting your documents, appointing a Public Officer if needed, and dealing with SARS until your VAT number is issued.
30 Business days
To complete your registration, we kindly ask you to submit the following documents
Compulsory upon company formation to comply with the Companies Act and keep company records up to date.
Step 2
Register to the Public Officer
If not, follow the link to register Public Officer Appointment before submitting VAT Registration.
Step 3
Documents Required
- A registered company
- A business account
- 3 months business bank account statements
- Invoices exceeding R50 000
- Signed power of attorney
- Certified copies of Directors ID's
- Directors proof of residence
- Proof of business address