The Sales Tax Rate in South Africa stands at 15 percent. Sales Tax Rate in South Africa averaged 14.43 percent from 2006 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 15.00 percent in 2018 and a record low of 14.00 percent in 2007. source: South African Revenue Service

Sales Tax Rate in South Africa is expected to reach 16.00 percent by the end of 2026, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the South Africa Sales Tax Rate - VAT is projected to trend around 16.00 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Corporate Tax Rate 27.00 27.00 percent Dec 2026
Personal Income Tax Rate 45.00 45.00 percent Dec 2026
Sales Tax Rate 15.00 15.00 percent Dec 2026
Social Security Rate 2.00 2.00 percent Dec 2026
Social Security Rate For Companies 1.00 1.00 percent Dec 2026
Social Security Rate For Employees 1.00 1.00 percent Dec 2026
Withholding Tax Rate 15.00 15.00 percent Dec 2025


South Africa Sales Tax Rate - VAT
In South Africa, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of South Africa.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
15.00 15.00 15.00 14.00 2006 - 2026 percent Yearly