Last updated 8 October 2026.
From: Your company
Bill to: Client name
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Website design | R 4 500.00 |
| VAT 15% | R 675.00 |
Total R 5 175.00
Example only. The VAT line is for a business that is VAT registered.
Charge VAT only if you are registered
A business that is not registered for VAT does not add VAT to an invoice. Turn VAT off and leave the rate at zero. Invoice Builder does not check a VAT number and does not decide whether you must register.
The standard VAT rate in South Africa is 15%. Confirm the current rate with SARS before you rely on a document. This page is not tax advice.
What the PDF shows
When VAT is on, the PDF adds a VAT row with the percentage you entered, then a total that includes that VAT. The document heading stays “Invoice”. There is no separate VAT number field.
If you are VAT registered, type the VAT number in the company address so it prints under your company name. SARS sets out what a tax invoice must contain. Check that list against your own document.
- Company name, phone, and email. Address and logo if you add them.
- Invoice number, issue date, and due date.
- Client name and the lines you enter.
- Subtotal, any discount, the VAT amount, and the total.
Set it once
In the business profile, enter the VAT percentage and switch VAT on by default if most documents should include it. You can still turn it off on one invoice. Create a free account to create the first one. Trade and workshop layouts are on the Trade and workshop invoice page.