VAT returns, filed every period.
A South African company must register for VAT once its taxable turnover passes R2.3 million in any 12-month period. That compulsory threshold rose from R1 million on 1 April 2026. Below it, registration is voluntary, available once your turnover passes R120 000. Govchain prepares, reviews, and files every VAT201 return once you are registered.
Once you are registered for VAT, SARS wants a VAT201 every period, and a missed deadline means a 10% penalty plus monthly interest. Govchain files it for you, with a qualified tax practitioner reviewing every return before it goes to SARS. R2 000 a month, flat.
Get VAT off your desk.
VAT is where most small companies pick up SARS penalties. We handle the whole process so you don't.
- Never miss a deadline
SARS adds a 10% penalty the day after your VAT201 is late, and interest keeps accruing every month it stays unfiled. We track your category and file in time, every period.
- Reviewed by a tax practitioner
A qualified tax practitioner prepares and checks every return before it goes to SARS eFiling.
- No accounting software
No Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks subscription needed. Upload your bank statements and we take it from there.
- Claim your input VAT
We pull claimable input VAT out of your invoices and bank transactions so you get back what you are owed.
Three ways to file VAT.
DIY eFiling takes hours and the rules keep changing. An accountant bills by the hour. Govchain is a flat monthly fee with a tax practitioner doing the work.
What's in the monthly fee.
Deadlines tracked. Transactions tagged. VAT201 submitted. A tax practitioner checks the numbers before SARS sees them.
VAT deadline tracking
Bank statement import
Automatic VAT classification
Input and output VAT calculation
VAT201 submission to SARS
Expert review before filing
Secure document storage
Catch up on overdue returns
Access to a tax expert
One monthly fee.
R2 000 a month covers preparation, expert review, and SARS submission. No hourly billing. No surprise invoices.
Govchain VAT Returns
Covers VAT201 preparation, review, and submission for every SARS period.
- VAT201 prepared and filed on SARS eFiling
- Every return reviewed by a qualified tax practitioner
- VAT deadlines tracked automatically
- Bank statements imported, transactions tagged for you
- Input and output VAT calculated
- Invoices, receipts, and filed returns stored securely
- Chat to a tax practitioner when you need to
- Month-to-month, cancel anytime
Not VAT-registered yet?
We register your company for VAT with SARS as a once-off R2 970 service. Once SARS issues your VAT number, move onto the monthly plan.
Here’s why small business owners Govchain
Govchain has helped over 124,000 small business owners in South Africa simplify starting their businesses and staying compliant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions we get asked about VAT filing and the subscription.
Who needs to file VAT returns in South Africa?
How often must I file a VAT return?
How do I get my transactions into Govchain?
Can I cancel at any time?
How long does a VAT return take to file?
Get VAT off your to-do list.
R2 000 a month. Cancel anytime. We prepare, review, and file every VAT201 with SARS on your behalf.
Last reviewed: 12 May 2026. Govchain reviews this page against current SARS VAT rules every quarter.