Free Invoice Generator for South Africa
Create a professional, VAT-compliant invoice and download the PDF — free, no sign-up. Rand amounts, 15% VAT (inclusive or exclusive), and your EFT banking details, exactly the way South African customers expect.
Your business
Bill to
Invoice details
Banking details (optional)
Shown on the invoice so your customer can pay you by EFT.
Totals
Everything happens in your browser. We never see or store your invoice.
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Create free account →What must an invoice include in South Africa?
If you are VAT-registered, SARS requires a full tax invoice (for supplies over R5 000) to show specific details. Even if you are not VAT-registered, including most of these makes your invoice look professional and avoids payment queries:
- ✓The words "Tax Invoice", "VAT Invoice" or "Invoice" displayed clearly
- ✓Your business name, address and VAT registration number (if VAT-registered)
- ✓The customer’s name (and VAT number for invoices of R5 000 or more)
- ✓A unique, sequential invoice number and the date of issue
- ✓A description of the goods or services supplied
- ✓The quantity or volume of goods or services
- ✓The price, the VAT charged (15%), and the total — or a statement that VAT is included
This generator includes all of the above. Note: only businesses registered as VAT vendors with SARS may charge VAT.
Common questions
Is this invoice generator really free?
Yes — completely free, no sign-up, no watermark tricks. Fill in your details, download the PDF, and send it to your customer. If you later want to send invoices via WhatsApp and track payments, you can create a free InvoiceSA account.
Is the invoice SARS-compliant?
The generated invoice includes the fields SARS expects on a tax invoice: your business details, VAT number (if registered), an invoice number and date, a description of goods or services, and the VAT amount shown at the standard 15% rate — either added on top or extracted from VAT-inclusive prices.
Do you store my invoice or customer details?
No. The PDF is generated entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded to our servers or stored anywhere.
Can I send the invoice via WhatsApp?
You can attach the downloaded PDF to any WhatsApp chat manually. With a free InvoiceSA account, it becomes one tap: your customer receives a link to view the invoice and pay online via card, Instant EFT, or SnapScan.
What is the difference between VAT-inclusive and VAT-exclusive pricing?
VAT-exclusive means 15% VAT is added on top of your prices. VAT-inclusive means your prices already contain VAT, and the invoice shows how much of the total is VAT. Only businesses registered for VAT with SARS should charge VAT.
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