VAT returns, filed every period.

If your company turns over R2.3 million or more, SARS wants a VAT201 every month or every second month. Miss a deadline and you pay a 10% penalty plus monthly interest. Govchain files it for you. A qualified tax practitioner reviews every return before it goes to SARS. R2000 a month, flat.

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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.

DIY eFiling
Fixed monthly price
Tax practitioner reviews every return
Submits VAT201 to SARS for you
Month-to-month, no retainer
Accountant
Fixed monthly price
Tax practitioner reviews every return
Submits VAT201 to SARS for you
Month-to-month, no retainer
Govchain
Fixed monthly price
Tax practitioner reviews every return
Submits VAT201 to SARS for you
Month-to-month, no retainer

What's in the monthly fee.

Deadlines tracked. Transactions tagged. VAT201 submitted. A tax practitioner checks the numbers before SARS sees them.

Benefits
VAT deadline tracking
We know your VAT category (A, B, or C) and send reminders well before each SARS deadline, so there's time to gather whatever we need from you.
Benefits
Bank statement import
Connect your business bank account or upload a PDF statement. Every transaction lands in Govchain automatically.
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Automatic VAT classification
Each transaction gets tagged with the right VAT rate: standard, zero-rated, or exempt. Your input and output VAT add up correctly without you doing it by hand.
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Input and output VAT calculation
We reconcile sales and purchases, work out what you can claim, and tell you what you owe SARS (or what SARS owes you).
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VAT201 submission to SARS
A registered tax practitioner submits your return on SARS eFiling. You get the confirmation and a copy for your records.
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Expert review before filing
A qualified tax practitioner looks at every return before it goes out. If a number looks off, we flag it before SARS sees it.
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Secure document storage
Invoices, receipts, bank statements, filed returns. All kept in one place for when SARS or your auditor asks.
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Catch up on overdue returns
Behind on VAT? We can file your outstanding periods and respond to SARS on your behalf.
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Access to a tax expert
Question about input VAT on a specific purchase, zero-rated supplies, or a SARS letter? Chat to a real tax practitioner.

One monthly fee.

R2000 a month covers preparation, expert review, and SARS submission. No hourly billing. No surprise invoices.

Govchain VAT Returns

R2000/month

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
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Not VAT-registered yet?

We register your company for VAT with SARS as a once-off R2970 service. Once SARS issues your VAT number, move onto the monthly plan.

Here’s why small business owners Govchain

Govchain has helped over 100k 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.

Get VAT off your to-do list.

R2000 a month. Cancel anytime. We prepare, review, and file every VAT201 with SARS on your behalf.