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Stay compliant for VAT

Online VAT software you can depend on

VAT is easy with our compliant accounting software for small businesses. Collaborate with your accountant in getting your VAT up-to-speed and filed on time. From applying VAT, running reports, and submitting returns, you can trust our Sage software to support your business.

See how much VAT you owe

As your business buys, sells, and creates VAT returns online, Sage provides a monthly snapshot of your current position and a record of previous VAT submissions.

Get VAT return submitted on time

Sage Accounting is built to simplify even the most complex VAT returns, allowing you to stay compliant for SARS. In collaboration with your accountant, Sage has got your back to ensure that submissions are made accurately and on-time.

Keep a digital paper trail

With Sage Accounting software, all VAT actions and activities are recorded digitally, so you have a reliable archive of data. This integrates with your wider banking and accounting, providing a single source of truth.

A plan to support you and your business

- Get Accounting and start your 30-day free trial

Upgrade or cancel at any time. No long-term contracts, commitments or hidden fees.
Monthly
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Start

For VAT-registered sole traders, freelancers, or micro businesses just getting started.
From R270
per month / incl. VAT
Start your 30-day free trial, then from R270 a month.* You save R270
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Standard

For small businesses working with suppliers, managing inventory or working in multiple currencies.
From R490
per month / incl. VAT
Start your 30-day free trial, then from R490 a month.* You save R490
AI features

 

 Everything from START plan, and also:


  • Add additional users for R85/month
  • Add additional companies for R460/month
  • Add Advanced Inventory for R465/month
  • Add Debtors Manager for R325/month
  • Add Time Tracking for R185/month
  • Take payments with multiple currencies for R185/month
  • Storage (1GB) for R20/month
  • Collaborate with your accountant (optional)

Just looking for payroll?

If you only need payroll, explore our standalone payroll solution.
From R97
R97 per month / incl. VAT*

*We want you to be fully happy with our software and try it without worry. If you purchase the software but decide it isn't a right fit for your business, let us know within 30 days and we'll give you a full refund.

Sage Marketplace

Get added functionality with our partner apps and modules. These integrate directly with Sage Accounting, bringing you more tools that help you get the job done.

"Speedy delivery of financials at the end of the month and automation has made our business more efficient."

Hebert Banhire
Director, Banhire Consulting Ltd

Breakthrough apps for businesses taking off in the future

Take care of invoicing on the road, banking at the office and manage cash flow from your home. Our mobile accounting apps work with PCs, Macs, iOS and Android.

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