The VAT Rate(s) Applied on the Invoice in South Africa
The VAT rate is the percentage applicable to the value of goods sold. It is a consumer tax and is therefore applied to the value of goods sold. The primary mechanism of the application or calculation of VAT:
Price inclusive of VAT = Price exclusive of VAT * (100 + VAT rate) / 100
Price exclusive of VAT = Price inclusive of VAT / (100 + VAT rate) * 100
VAT rate = (Price inclusive of VAT / Price exclusive of VAT - 1) * 100
There is a 15% standard VAT rate in South Africa, however some categories of products or services may have reduced VAT rates or to be exempt from VAT.
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