VAT Compliance & Verification
Verify VAT Vendor Registration Number
Instantly check if a supplier or contractor has a valid, active SARS VAT number before claiming input tax on invoices.
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Verify a SARS VAT Vendor Directly
Use official SARS digital query portals to check real-time VAT registration status and registered vendor names.
VAT Verification Guide
How to Verify a SARS VAT Vendor
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Access the SARS Online Query System
Go to tools.sars.gov.za/soqs and choose 'VAT Vendor Search & Verification'.
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Enter 10-Digit VAT Registration Number
Input the vendor's 10-digit VAT registration number starting with '4'.
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Submit Verification Search
Click search to query live SARS VAT database records.
04
Review Registered Trading Name & Status
Verify that the registered VAT name matches the supplier name printed on the tax invoice.
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Save Verification Proof for VAT Audit
Print or save verification confirmation to support input tax claims during SARS VAT audits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is verifying supplier VAT numbers crucial for businesses?
SARS disallows input tax claims if invoices are issued by deregistered or fake VAT vendors. Claiming input tax on invalid VAT numbers leads to audit adjustments and 200% understatement penalties.
How many digits is a South African VAT number?
A SARS VAT registration number is a 10-digit number starting with the digit 4.
Can My Accountant perform automated bulk VAT vendor verification?
Yes! We run vendor master file audits to verify all supplier VAT numbers prior to filing your VAT201 return.
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