What is the difference between a full and an abridged tax invoice?

It depends on the VAT-inclusive total. Over R5 000 needs a full tax invoice with the client's name and address. Between R50 and R5 000 an abridged one is enough.

SARS runs a three-tier system based on the VAT-inclusive value of the supply.

Above R5 000 you need a full tax invoice. It must carry both your details and the client's name and physical address, and their VAT number if they are a vendor.

Between R50 and R5 000 an abridged tax invoice is acceptable, and the client's name and address are optional.

At R50 or less no tax invoice is required at all, though you may still issue one.

Klaar works out which tier applies as you type, and refuses to send the invoice if a field that tier requires is missing.

Related

• When may I call something a Tax Invoice?
• Why does it complain about my line descriptions?
• Can I invoice a client in another country?

Did this answer it?

If not, the assistant in the corner can dig further, or a person will pick it up by email — Mon to Fri, 08:00 to 17:00 SAST.