How To Complete Your VAT201 Return (2026)

Price:
R598.00 (VAT Incl.)
Level:
Accounting Professionals
Sub-level:
Bookkeeping
Lecturer:
Ruzel Van Jaarsveld
Duration:
120 Minutes
Additionals:
   CPD Assessment
   Certificate

Lesson Outline


This practical course teaches learners how to complete the VAT201 return with confidence. It focuses on the real workflow behind a correct VAT201: extracting the right numbers from your accounting records, understanding what each major section is asking for, handling common transactions (credit notes, imports, adjustments), and doing the basic checks that prevent SARS queries—especially when refunds are involved.

Content:

  • Module 1: VAT201 in Context — What SARS Is Actually Asking You to Declare
  • Module 2: The VAT201 Numbers — Where They Come From
  • Module 3: Output Tax — Declaring VAT on Sales Correctly
  • Module 4: Input Tax — Claiming VAT on Purchases Correctly
  • Module 5: Standard-Rated, Zero-Rated, Exempt and Out-of-Scope — Getting the Classification Right
  • Module 6: Adjustments and Corrections You’ll Commonly See in Practice
  • Module 7: Imports and Cross-Border “Gotchas” (Practical Overview)
  • Module 8: The Pre-Submission VAT Reconciliation Checks
  • Module 9: Submitting and Paying — The Practical Admin That Prevents Problems
  • Module 10: Common VAT201 Mistakes and How to Fix Them Cleanly