Important Update: South Africa’s VAT Rate Increase in 2025
- sammijo0
- Mar 13
- 1 min read
As the VAT rate adjustment outlined in yesterday’s Budget Speech begins to take shape, it’s important to stay informed about how this change may impact you.
To help you navigate these developments, we’ve provided a detailed article below, outlining key aspects of the VAT increase, its implications, and what it means for you.
At Insure Brokers, we remain committed to keeping you updated and assisting you in adapting to these changes with confidence.
The rising VAT rate is expected to drive up the cost of living for all households.
To bridge the revenue shortfall, the government has proposed a 0.5% VAT increase effective 1 May 2025, followed by another 0.5% hike on 1 April 2026. However, the second increase may be reconsidered if government spending decreases and other revenue-boosting measures prove effective. While this adjustment will impact household expenses, relief measures such as the zero-rating of essential food items and above-inflation increases in social grants aim to cushion the effect on low-income families.
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