Follow the steps below to successfully claim your VAT refund through the VAT Refund Agency. Please ensure all documents are legible and certified by a Commissioner of Oaths where indicated.
The following documents are required for all VAT refund claims:
In addition to the required documents checklist, individuals must provide:
In addition to the required documents checklist, companies should provide:
In addition to the required documents checklist, to claim VAT refund for registrable goods, please provide:
Along with the required documents checklist, for second-hand goods, please provide:
Please note that for second-hand goods, the entire VAT amount paid on the goods will not necessarily be refunded to the claimant.
Notional Input Tax is calculated on Second Hand Goods and the Calculation includes three distinct categories:
Example: If the VAT total paid by the claimant is R15,000.00 and the VAT total paid by the vendor is R10,000.00, the difference of R5,000.00 will be payable to the claimant (Ref Sum).
Example: If the VAT total paid by the claimant is R10,000.00 and the VAT total paid by the vendor is R15,000.00, the difference of -R5,000.00 results in a net VAT loss, meaning no payment will be made to the claimant (i.e., the item was sold for less than the VAT paid).
Example: If the VAT total paid by both the claimant and the vendor is R15,000.00, the calculation results in a difference of R0.00, meaning no payment will be made to the claimant, as the VAT amounts are equal.
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will work directly with the vendor to determine the applicable VAT amounts for second-hand goods. To facilitate these calculations, SARS will issue a VAT264 form.
Please note that the Vendor Refund Agency (VRA) cannot provide any assurance regarding the refund of VAT amounts paid by the claimant.
A Voucher of Correction (VOC) is required if any details on the SAD500 are incorrectly stated (e.g., Exporter as vendor, invoice details, amounts, etc.). The VOC ensures that all necessary corrections are officially documented and accepted by the relevant authorities.
Note: All copies must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths where indicated.
If you have any questions or need help with your claim, please contact us.