SARS VAT Registration Application Form (VAT101)

Streamline Your SARS VAT Registration with Paperform

Registering for VAT with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is a critical milestone for growing businesses in South Africa. Whether you've reached the mandatory R1 million annual turnover threshold or you're voluntarily registering to claim input tax, the VAT101 form is your gateway to VAT compliance. This template simplifies the entire process, helping you gather the right information and submit your application with confidence.

Built for South African businesses and accountants

This VAT registration form template is designed specifically for South African SMBs, bookkeepers, accountants, and tax practitioners who need to register clients or their own businesses for VAT. Instead of wrestling with PDFs or manual calculations, you can collect all required information in one professional, mobile-friendly form that guides applicants through each section—from CIPC registration details to turnover projections and banking information.

Paperform's calculation engine handles turnover thresholds automatically, flags when voluntary registration may be beneficial, and ensures all mandatory fields are completed before submission. Conditional logic tailors the form experience based on business type, trading activities, and registration reason, so you only see the questions relevant to your situation.

Automate follow-ups and integrate with your workflow

Once a VAT101 application is submitted, Paperform can trigger follow-up emails, send data directly to your accounting software or CRM, and even create tasks in your project management tools using Stepper (stepper.io). You can route completed applications to the right team member for review, attach supporting documents, and maintain a clear audit trail—all without leaving your existing workflow.

For tax practitioners and accounting firms managing multiple VAT registrations, Paperform's Agency+ plan lets you create client-branded versions of this template, manage submissions across portfolios, and maintain compliance documentation in one secure, SOC 2 Type II certified platform.

Professional, compliant, and ready to use

Whether you're a sole proprietor reaching the registration threshold, a new company starting VAT-registered from day one, or an accountant helping clients navigate SARS requirements, this template gives you a head start. It's fully customizable to match your firm's branding, integrates with over 3,000 tools, and ensures you capture every detail SARS needs to process your VAT101 application efficiently.