VAT · 2026
South Africa VAT registration threshold
VAT-liable sales into South Africa.
- Measured over
- Any 12-month period
- On crossing
- Register for South Africa VAT
What is the South Africa VAT registration threshold?
The South Africa VAT registration threshold is ZAR 2,300,000, measured over any 12-month period. Cross it and you must register for South Africa VAT with SARS. You then charge VAT on sales to customers in South Africa. Below the threshold, registration is optional rather than required.
Do marketplace sales count toward this threshold?
No. Under the deemed-supplier rules that apply here, the marketplace is treated as having made the supply to the buyer, so those sales are the platform's and never reach your own registration test. The same is true of anything sold through a merchant of record such as Paddle, Polar or Lemon Squeezy. Only sales you made yourself count toward the figure on this page.
What's different about South Africa
Raised from R1 million on 1 April 2026. Since April 2025, foreign suppliers selling only to VAT-registered businesses are excluded from the regime.
When do you need to register?
Once your VAT-liable sales into South Africa pass 2,300,000 ZAR, you must register and charge local VAT on B2C sales.
Deadline: Register once you cross, measured over any 12-month period.
How to register in South Africa
- 1Register with SARS under its regime for foreign suppliers.
- 2Charge local VAT on B2C sales from your effective date.
- 3Enable the country in your checkout or tax engine so the right rate is applied.
- 4File and remit on the schedule the authority assigns you.
Don't track South Africa by hand.
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South Africa VAT threshold - FAQ
What is the VAT registration threshold in South Africa?
ZAR 2,300,000, measured over any 12-month period. South Africa has no transaction-count test, so volume of orders alone never triggers registration.
When do I need to register for VAT in South Africa?
Once your VAT-liable sales into South Africa pass 2,300,000 ZAR, you must register and charge local VAT on B2C sales. Register once you cross, measured over any 12-month period.
Does TaxesRadar file my VAT for me?
No. TaxesRadar watches your Stripe and Paddle sales, warns you before you cross this threshold, and gives you the registration checklist. Filing itself is handed to specialist partners.
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Guidance, not tax advice. Confirm the specifics for your situation with a qualified professional. Threshold shown for 2026; last verified 2026-07-27 against SARS. Rules change - TaxesRadar keeps them current.