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Invoice Generator for South African Businesses
A South African tax invoice must state the words "Tax Invoice", your VAT registration number, and the VAT amount separately. Invoices above R5,000 require the recipient's name, address and VAT number.
What a South Africa invoice must show
- The words "Tax Invoice" in a prominent place
- Supplier name, address and VAT registration number
- Invoice serial number and date
- Description and quantity of goods or services
- VAT rate and VAT amount shown separately
- Recipient name, address and VAT number (invoices over R5,000)
South Africa invoicing notes
- Compulsory VAT registration threshold is ZAR 1 million taxable turnover.
- Zero-rated supplies include exports and certain basic foodstuffs.
- Keep records for at least five years.
Requirements change. This page reflects common practice for South Africa; confirm with your accountant or the tax authority before relying on it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to show VAT separately on a South Africa invoice?
Yes. The VAT amount must be shown separately from the net amount, along with the rate applied and your registration number if you are registered.
What currency should a South Africa invoice use?
Invoices are normally issued in ZAR (R). Cross-border invoices may use another currency, but state it explicitly and show the exchange basis if tax is involved.
Is this South Africa invoice format legally compliant?
The generator includes the fields most tax authorities require — sequential numbering, registration numbers, rate and amount shown separately. It is a template, not tax advice; confirm specifics with your accountant.