Official-source guide

VAT201 vendor declaration

VAT201 is a vendor VAT declaration. SARS explains how to complete and submit it through eFiling or at a SARS office by appointment.

Read the official VAT201 guide

Source: South African Revenue Service (SARS). This is an independent guide, not a government service.

Preparation checklist

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1. Confirm your VAT period and the due date shown by SARS. 2. Reconcile sales, output VAT, purchases and input VAT against your records. 3. Review the official SARS guide for adjustments and supporting evidence. 4. Complete the return in SARS eFiling or follow SARS instructions for an office visit. 5. Submit and arrange payment through an official SARS channel if an amount is due. 6. Keep invoices, records and the submission confirmation privately.

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