South Africa increases the VAT rate in stages from May 1, 2025 to 15.5% and from April 1, 2026 to 16%. This will increase the standard rate for the country from 15% to 16%.
May 1, 2025 increase from 15% to 15.5%; and
April 1, 2026. An increase of 15.5% to 16%
15% VAT in South Africa is a typical rate for the region:
15% Namibia
12% Botswana
15% Zimbabwe
16% Mosambik