South Africa
South AfricaVAT invoice software for South Africa
Tax Invoices in rand with 15% VAT and your VAT number.
Free for 5 invoices a month. Pro from R 99 a month.
The Openn Group
VAT no.4123456789
Tax Invoice
OG/26-27/0046
- Date
- 5 Oct 2026
- Due
- 20 Oct 2026
Bill to
Brew Street Cafe
| Item | Qty | Rate | VAT | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logo design | 15% | 8 000,00 | ||
| Menu cards | 15% | 4 000,00 | ||
| Shop signboard | 15% | 6 500,00 |
SubtotalR 18 500,00
VAT 15%R 2 775,00
TotalR 21 275,00
Set for South Africa
Made for how South Africa invoices.
Logo designR 8 000,00
VAT15%
- VAT 15%
- R 1 200,00
TotalR 8 000,00R 9 200,00
VAT
VAT is 15%. Exports and a list of basic foods are zero-rated.
The Openn Group
VAT no. 4123456789
InvoiceTax Invoice
OG/26-27/0046
VAT no.
A South African VAT number is ten digits and starts with 4. With it saved, your invoices are titled “Tax Invoice”. Without it they are a plain “Invoice”.
1234567.89R 1 234 567,89
- On an invoice
- 5 Oct 2026
- On a bank statement
- 2026-10-05
ZAR and local dates
Amounts are in South African rand, and you can pick another currency on any invoice. A bank statement you upload is read the way banks in South Africa write dates.
- OG/25-26/021126 Feb 2026
- OG/25-26/021228 Feb 2026
- OG/26-27/00011 Mar 2026
Financial year from 1 March
Invoice numbers start a new series each March, so the first invoice of the year is OG/26-27/0001.
What a Tax Invoice needs to show in South Africa.
SARS asks for these on a full tax invoice:
- The words “Tax Invoice”, “VAT Invoice” or “Invoice”
- Your name, address and VAT number
- Your customer’s name and address, and their VAT number if registered
- A serial number and the date of issue
- A description of the goods or services, with quantity or volume
- The value, the VAT and the total, or the total with a statement that it includes VAT at 15%
For sales of R5,000 or less a shorter invoice without the customer’s details is allowed.
Check with your accountant for your case.
The Openn Group2
VAT no.41234567892
1Tax Invoice
4OG/26-27/0046
- 4Date
- 5 Oct 2026
- Due
- 20 Oct 2026
Bill to
Brew Street Cafe3
VAT no.85678901233
| Item5 | Qty | 5Rate | VAT | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logo design | 15% | 8 000,00 | ||
| Menu cards | 15% | 4 000,00 | ||
| Shop signboard | 15% | 6 500,00 |
SubtotalR 18 500,00
VAT 15%16R 2 775,00
Total6R 21 275,00
How to pay
- Account number
- 000123456789
- SWIFT / BIC
- OPNNZA22
Authorised signatory
for The Openn Group
Getting paid
From invoice to paid, the way South Africa pays.
Please find invoice OG/26-27/0046 for R 21 275,00 from The Openn Group, due on 20 Oct 2026.
invoice.theopenngroup.com/i/7kq2
- Sent by youEmail
- Not viewed yetViewed
Send it yourself
Share the invoice from your own email or any app on your phone. The track turns to Viewed when your customer opens it.
To pay
R 21 275,00
How to pay
- Account number
- 000123456789
- SWIFT / BIC
- OPNNZA22
Your customer sees how to pay
Customers pay by EFT to your bank account, with the invoice number as the reference. Add a payment link if you take cards.
OG/26-27/0046Brew Street Cafe
DuePaid+R 21 275,00
2026-10-05 · BREW STREET CAFE/OG-26-27-0046
Matched from your bank statement
Match it from your statement
On Pro, upload your bank statement. Dates written like 2026-10-05 are read correctly, and you match each payment in one click.
Keeping track
Who owes you, and the VAT you charged.
Unpaid
R 36 913
R 31 072 overdue across 2 invoices
Mehta Pharma
OG/26-27/0039 · R 21 081,00 · 6 days late
Share reminderEmail
Unpaid and overdue, on Home
Each late invoice has its reminder written. You send it yourself, from your own email or any app on your phone.
- This monthThis month
- This quarterThis quarter
- Invoices
- 1338
- Net sales
- R 53 280,00R 154 215,00
- VAT charged
- R 5 967,00R 16 247,25
VAT reports, rate by rate
Pick the month, the quarter or the year. Sales are set out by VAT rate, for you or your accountant to check before filing.
Pricing
What it costs in South Africa.
Free
R 0
5 invoices a month
Unlimited quotations, up to 10 customers. Shows a few ads.
Pro
R 99 a month
or R 849 a year
Just you, on up to 3 devices, plus your accountant. Unlimited invoices, and payments matched from your bank statement.
Team
R 199 a month
or R 1 699 a year
Up to 3 people.
Business
R 419 a month
or R 3 399 a year
Up to 10 people.
Prices exclude VAT.
FAQ
Questions from South Africa.
Does Openn Invoice make a proper Tax Invoice for South Africa?
Yes. Add your VAT no. in settings and each invoice is titled “Tax Invoice”, with VAT worked out line by line at the rate you pick (15% and 0%) and totals in South African rand. What it has to show in South Africa is listed on this page. Check with your accountant for your case.
Does it file my VAT return?
No. Openn Invoice makes invoices and shows who has paid. It does not file returns or keep full accounts. Paid plans include a tax report and CSV downloads to hand to your accountant.
I am not registered for VAT. Can I still use it?
Yes. Leave the VAT no. empty in settings and send invoices with no VAT on them. They are titled “Invoice” instead of “Tax Invoice”.
Can I bill customers outside South Africa?
Yes. Pick the customer’s country and currency on the invoice. A customer abroad is billed as an export, with no VAT added. You see the reason on the invoice before you send it.
What does it cost in South Africa?
Free covers 5 invoices a month. Pro is R 99 a month or R 849 a year, with unlimited invoices, recurring invoices and bank statement matching. Prices exclude VAT.
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