Stay VAT-ready. Protect your cash flow
Get your VAT records organised and accurate throughout the year to make preparing VAT returns faster.
When VAT records are scattered, preparing a return becomes a scramble leading to errors, delays, and cash-flow pressure. Dext keeps all the VAT documentation you need accurate, accessible, and ready all year round so you can easily submit your VAT201 form to SARS via eFiling.
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Why VAT readiness matters
Turn everyday VAT record-keeping into faster reviews, fewer delays, and healthier cash flow.
Capture VAT records
Capture invoices and receipts digitally wherever you are and keep documents attached to each transaction so VAT records stay complete, organised.
Reduce errors before review
Well-structured VAT data and consistent categorisation help reduce follow-ups, corrections, and rework ,avoiding delays that can slow submissions or refunds
Clearer books better control
With VAT records captured throughout the period, preparing a VAT return becomes a simple review and keeps books clear for better cash-flow decisions.
Audit-ready records
Clean VAT records don’t just support compliance — they give you clearer visibility over cash flow and help improve readiness for finance or loan applications.
See how VAT-ready record keeping works
Learn how Dext easily supports VAT compliance by keeping your invoices, receipts, and VAT data organised and review-ready.
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Accurate VAT records without manual admin
Reduce errors early — before they turn into delays or queries.
Capture VAT invoices and receipts digitally with Dext bookkeeping app and stores them securely in the cloud with our edms software. Each document stays linked to its transaction, helping you maintain a clear audit trail.
Be ready for SARS reviews — and beyond
Better records mean fewer surprises and more control over your cash flow.
Accurate VAT categorisation and well-organised records make SARS reviews smoother and reduce back-and-forth. Dext keeps your data structured and export-ready, helping avoid delays that can affect cash flow.
Plans to suit your business
All pricing plans cover the accounting essentials, with room to grow.
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for VAT returns to SARS
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Accounting and bookkeeping firms
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Vault document storage
Store your financial documents from receipts to supplier invoices safely in our secure EDMS software.
Deep integrations
Dext connects with leading accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and FreeAgent. Plus, over 11,500 banks.
Receipts & invoice scanner
AI-powered receipt and invoice scanner to keep track of your business expense easily.
Expense management
Powerfull expense management software for businesses. Keep track of your money streams.
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VAT returns FAQs
Using Dext for VAT and SARS requirements
No. Dext does not submit VAT returns to SARS. It helps keep your VAT records accurate, accessible, and ready — so preparing and reviewing VAT returns is faster and more reliable.
By keeping VAT invoices and supporting documents organised throughout the year, Dext helps reduce errors and missing information that can delay VAT refund reviews.
Dext stores VAT documents securely and maintains a clear audit trail, making it easier to retrieve records if SARS requests supporting documentation.
Yes. Clean VAT records improve insight into tax positions and cash flow, helping businesses plan better and improve readiness for finance or funding discussions.