What SARS requires on a tax invoice
Full tax invoice (over R5,000): the words "Tax Invoice", your name, address and VAT number, the customer's name, address and VAT number (if registered), a serial number and date, a description of the goods or services, the quantity, and either the value, VAT and total or the VAT-inclusive total with the VAT amount or a statement that it includes 15% VAT.
Abridged tax invoice (R5,000 or less): the customer's details aren't needed. Under R50 no tax invoice is needed, but keep a till slip.
Not VAT registered? Choose "No" and the document becomes a normal invoice without VAT. Check the VAT rules and the R2.3 million threshold.
Frequently asked questions
Is this invoice template SARS compliant?
It includes all the fields section 20 of the VAT Act requires for a full tax invoice when you fill them in, including both VAT numbers for invoices over R5,000.
Where are my details saved?
Only in this browser (local storage), so they're there next time. Nothing is uploaded.
Last updated 2026-10-10. Sources: SARS rates of tax for individuals, medical tax credit rates, interest exemption, capital gains tax and the rate-per-kilometre schedule on sars.gov.za.