This tax invoice generator for South Africa is preset to rand and 15% VAT, with VAT number fields for you and your customer. Download a PDF.
The form above starts in rand with VAT at 15% and the heading "Tax Invoice", so you only add the details.
According to SARS's page on tax invoices, a full tax invoice in South Africa shows:
SARS also says the tax invoice must be issued within 21 days of the supply. VAT registration became compulsory above R2.3 million of taxable supplies in any 12 months from 1 April 2026.
| Full tax invoice | Abridged tax invoice | |
|---|---|---|
| When it applies | The total, including VAT, is more than R5,000 | The total is more than R50 and no more than R5,000 |
| What it must show | All seven items in the list above | The words "Tax Invoice", your name, address and VAT number, a serial number and date, a description, and the value, VAT and total |
| Customer details and quantity | Required | Not required |
At R50 or less no tax invoice is needed, though a till slip that shows the VAT still helps your customer. When you choose the abridged option, the PDF drops the quantity and price columns and shows each line's amount.
This is general information, not tax advice. Check the rules with SARS or an accountant.
Yes. It is free with no sign-up, and there is no watermark on the PDF.
Yes. The form on this page is a ready-made one set to rand and 15% VAT. Fill it in online and download a PDF rather than a Word or Excel file.
Only in your browser on your device. Your VAT numbers and customer details are not sent to or saved on our servers.
The words "Tax Invoice", "VAT Invoice" or "Invoice", your name, address and VAT number, the customer's name and address (and VAT number if they are a vendor), a serial number and date, a description and quantity, and the value, VAT and total.
A full tax invoice is needed when the total including VAT is more than R5,000. At R5,000 or less you may issue an abridged one, which leaves out the customer's details and the quantity. At R50 or less no tax invoice is needed.
SARS requires it within 21 days of the date of the supply.
No. Tax invoices are issued by registered VAT vendors, and only vendors charge VAT. If you are not registered, send a normal invoice without VAT.