- South Africa will increase the standard VAT rate from 15% to 15.5% effective May 1, 2025, as announced by the Minister of Finance in the 2025 Budget Speech, marking the first VAT rate change since 2018.
- A further increase to a VAT rate of 16% is anticipated to take effect on April 1, 2026, contingent upon the passing of enabling legislation by Parliament within the next 12 months.
- While the VAT increase is expected to have a neutral impact on most VAT-registered businesses making taxable supplies, those involved in exempt or non-taxable supplies may incur additional costs due to the inability to reclaim VAT on related expenses, potentially affecting profit margins and pricing strategies.
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