Form VAT101 at a glance
What it is: VAT101 is the Value-Added Tax Registration Application.
Who signs: The undersigned (taxpayer/representative taxpayer) signs the Declaration.
What to bring and attach to Form VAT101
Refer to the Supporting Document list available on the SARS website (www.sars.gov.za).
A filled-in Form VAT101 example: a VAT registration option and tax period

How to fill out Form VAT101, box by box
Registration Options

Under Registration Options, select one of the registration options. The first option is: Taxable supplies exceeded R120 000 in the preceding 12 months. (checked October 31, 2026)
Taxable supplies did not exceed R120 000 in the preceding 12 months but are reasonably expected to exceed R120 000 in the following 12 months, based on one or more of the following situations: (checked October 31, 2026)
The actual value of taxable supplies exceeded either an average of R10 000 per month for a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 11 months immediately preceding the date of registration, or an actual value of R10 000 in the month immediately preceding the date of registration. (checked October 31, 2026)
The actual value of taxable supplies was nil or did not exceed either an average of R10 000 per month for a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 11 months immediately preceding the date of registration, or an actual value of R10 000 in the month immediately preceding the date of registration, but either of the following exist. (checked October 31, 2026)
Written Contracts in terms of which a contractual obligation exists in writing, to make taxable supplies in excess of R120 000 in the following 12 months reckoned from the date of registration. (checked October 31, 2026)
Finance Agreements wherein the total repayments in terms of that financial, credit or other agreement will in the following 12 months reckoned from the date of registration exceed R120 000. (checked October 31, 2026)
Expenditure incurred or to be incurred or capital goods acquired and payments made will in the following 12 months reckoned from the date of registration exceed R120 000. (checked October 31, 2026)
Goods or services are acquired directly in respect of the commencement of a continuous and regular activity and taxable supplies are expected to be made after a period of time.
Tax Periods
Value of Taxable Supplies

Furnish the actual / expected total value of taxable supplies for a period of 12 months as follows: Standard rated supplies, Zero-rated supplies (including goods /services exported to other countries) and Total value of taxable supplies.
In the case of the purchase of a going concern, furnish the value of supplies made by the seller.
Mark Payment or Invoice as the Accounting basis.
More rules for Form VAT101
The undersigned (taxpayer/representative taxpayer) indemnifies the South African Revenue Service (SARS) against any loss which may occur due to any payment by SARS transferred to the bank account nominated by the undersigned.
For enquiries go to www.sars.gov.za or call 0800 00 SARS (7277).
If your situation is different
You are an individual
Mark Individual or Company/Trust/ Partnership/ Other Entities: Applicant Details - Individual is for Individual and Applicant Details - Company / Trust / Partnership and Other Entities is for the other entities.
Under Nature Of Entity, mark Individual, Partnership / Body of persons, Company / CC / Shareblock, Public authority / Municipality, Association not for gain, Estate / Liquidation, Club, Welfare organisation, Trust Fund or Foreign electronic service entity.
Enter Surname, First Name, Other Name and Initials.
Enter the ID No. and the Date of Birth (CCYYMMDD).
Enter the Passport Country / Country of Origin (e.g. South Africa = ZAF), the Passport/ Permit No and the Passport / Permit Issue Date (CCYYMMDD).
Enter the Trading Name.
Common questions about Form VAT101
Who signs it?
The undersigned (taxpayer/representative taxpayer) signs on the Signature line and enters the Date (CCYYMMDD).
What am I certifying when I sign?
Under Declaration, declare that to the best of your knowledge the information in this form is true and correct and meets the requirements of any legislation as administered by SARS.
Sources
[1] Form VAT101 (v2026.00.03), Value-Added Tax Registration Application, South African Revenue Service (the Official source link on this page).

