Standard 15% · Zero-rated 19 basic food items · no other reduced rates
South Africa's VAT rate is 15% (raised from 14% in April 2018). The standard rate applies to most goods and services. A limited list of 19 basic food items are zero-rated, including brown bread, maize meal, rice, vegetables, fruit, milk, and eggs.
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South Africa has a 15% VAT rate on most goods and services. A restricted list of 19 basic food items are zero-rated to protect lower-income households — including brown bread, rice, maize meal, milk, eggs, fruit, and vegetables. The VAT system is administered by SARS (South African Revenue Service).
South Africa's VAT rate is 15%. The 15% rate applies to most goods. A limited list of 19 basic food items are zero-rated.
Divide by 1.15. R115 ÷ 1.15 = R100 net. The VAT element is R15.