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Free tax invoice template with 15% VAT.
Everything SARS expects on a tax invoice, already laid out. Download it in Excel or Word, or fill it in online.
- Says “Tax invoice” and has your VAT number
- Client VAT number for invoices over R5,000
- 15% VAT shown on its own line
- Free Excel, Word and online versions
A missing detail can cost your client their VAT claim.
If your tax invoice leaves out a required field, your client can't claim the VAT back — and they'll ask you to redo it.
Every required field, every time.
Our template and online invoice maker include every field SARS needs.
- Unique invoice number
- Your and your client's VAT numbers
- Amount excluding VAT, VAT and total
- Description and quantity
Acme Studio
12 Long Street
Cape Town, 8001
VAT: 4123456789
hello@acme.studio
INVOICE
Number INV-20260514-ACM-7F2K
Issued 2026-05-14
Due 2026-05-28
BILL TO
Northwind Pty Ltd
accounts@northwind.co.za
5 Marina Boulevard
Durban, 4001
| Description | Qty | Unit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand identity design | 1 | R 2,000.00 | R 2,000.00 |
| Landing page (5 sections) | 1 | R 500.00 | R 500.00 |
| Revisions & QA | 1 | R 108.70 | R 108.70 |
SubtotalR 2,608.70
VAT (15%)R 391.31
TOTALR 3,000.00
Notes
Thank you for your business. Payment via EFT preferred. Please use the invoice number as your reference.
Banking
FNB · Acme Studio (Pty) Ltd
Account: 62812345678
Branch: 250655
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Our free invoice maker works out VAT and totals. No account needed.
What a full tax invoice must show
- The words “Tax invoice”
- Your name, address and VAT number
- Your client's name, address and VAT number
- A unique invoice number and the date
- Description and quantity of goods or services
- Amount excluding VAT, the VAT, and the total
Frequently asked questions
- What is a tax invoice in South Africa?
- A tax invoice is the invoice a VAT-registered business must issue for a taxable sale. It shows the VAT charged so your client can claim it back from SARS.
- Who must issue a tax invoice?
- Only VAT-registered vendors. If you're not registered with SARS for VAT, issue a normal invoice without the word 'Tax' and without VAT.
- What's the difference between a full and an abridged tax invoice?
- A full tax invoice (for amounts over R5,000) must include your client's name, address and VAT number. An abridged tax invoice (R50 to R5,000) can leave out the client's details.
- How long do I have to issue a tax invoice?
- SARS requires a tax invoice within 21 days of the sale.
- Does this template work out 15% VAT?
- Yes. The Excel version works out VAT and the total for you, and our free online invoice maker does too.
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