Tax Invoice South Africa - SARS Requirements
Create SARS-compliant tax invoices on WhatsApp. Includes automatic VAT calculation.
What must a tax invoice include?
SARS requires specific information on tax invoices. Here is what you need:
- The words "Tax Invoice" prominently displayed
- Your business name and address
- Your VAT registration number
- Buyer details (for invoices over R5,000)
- Invoice number and date
- Description of goods or services
- Quantity and price
- Price excluding VAT
- VAT rate (15%)
- VAT amount
- Total including VAT
When to issue tax invoices
- When making sales over R50 to other VAT vendors
- When a customer requests a tax invoice
- Within 21 days of the supply being made
Do I need to register for VAT?
VAT registration is compulsory if your taxable turnover exceeds R1 million per year. You can voluntarily register if your turnover exceeds R50,000. If you are not registered, you do not need to issue tax invoices.
How to create tax invoices with wabill
Simply enable VAT in your wabill settings and add your VAT number. All your invoices will automatically include VAT calculation and be SARS-compliant. Just chat naturally — we handle the formatting.
FAQ
Does wabill create SARS-compliant invoices?
Yes. When you enable VAT, wabill includes all the required fields for SARS compliance.
Can I add my VAT number?
Yes. Just tell wabill your VAT number and it will appear on all your invoices.
Does it calculate VAT automatically?
Yes. wabill calculates 15% VAT and shows the amount excluding VAT, VAT amount, and total.
When do I need a tax invoice vs a regular invoice?
You need to issue tax invoices if you are VAT registered and making sales to other VAT vendors.
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