South Africa Invoice Template

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In South Africa, a VAT vendor issues a tax invoice with its VAT number and the VAT charged. This template opens set up for rand, A4 paper, VAT at 15% and the title Tax Invoice.

What an invoice in South Africa usually includes

The words Tax Invoice, if you are a VAT vendor
Your name and address, and your VAT number
A unique invoice number and the invoice date
A description of the goods or services, with quantities and prices
The VAT amount and the total
The customer's name and address

This is a general guide, not tax or legal advice. Rules change and depend on your situation, so check with your tax authority or an accountant.

Want more choice? See all the invoice templates, or go to the main invoice generator. Save your invoice as a PDF, Word or Excel file, or print it.

Questions people ask

When do I need to issue a tax invoice?

When you are registered as a VAT vendor and supply taxable goods or services. If you are not, use the title Invoice and set VAT to 0.

What is the VAT rate?

The standard rate is 15%. Some supplies are zero-rated or exempt. Check with SARS for what applies to you.

Is anything I type sent to a server?

No. The document is made inside your browser. Your business details and the last document are remembered on this device only, so you do not have to retype them, and you can wipe them with the link under the preview.