South Africa invoices
Invoice Generator for South Africa
Create ZAR invoices with VAT support, local formatting, and instant PDF export.
Invoicing in South Africa: the essentials
- Tax
- VAT
- Rates
- 15% standard, 0% on exports and certain basic foods
- Tax identifier
- VAT registration number — 10 digits, starting with 4
- Registration
- Compulsory above R2.3 million in any 12 months, registered within 21 days of crossing it
- Keep records for
- 5 years
Worth knowing: The document must carry the words "tax invoice". Above R5,000 a full invoice is required, including the customer's name, address and VAT number; between R50 and R5,000 an abridged invoice may omit them. Issue within 21 days of the supply.
Checked 6 August 2026 against SARS. General information, not tax advice. Rates and thresholds change — verify anything affecting your business with the local tax authority.
Supported currencies & taxes
Use major currencies worldwide with local formatting. Add VAT, GST, sales tax, or custom rates per line or on the invoice total.
Templates
Select a style that matches your brand or keeps long invoices compact.
FAQ
Privacy-first workflow
Runs fully in your browser with no signup required. By default, invoices and quotations stay on your device—no forced uploads to generate a PDF.