Are you a foreign national looking to claim VAT on your wildlife trophies? We've made the process straightforward for you. Below is a summary of the essential requirements and documentation needed from your taxidermist to ensure full compliance.
What You Need to Know:
1. Original Invoice Requirements
Your invoice must be:
- Accurate and detailed
- Issued in your full name and residential address overseas (required for invoices over R5,000)
- Clearly itemized with:
- VAT-inclusive amount
- VAT-exclusive amount
- VAT amount (all must be shown separately)
2. Separation of Charges
Service charges must be clearly separated from the cost of the trophy.
Please note: VAT refunds apply only to physical goods (trophies) — not to services.
For a complete list of VAT refund requirements and compliant invoicing: