Turnover tax calculator for micro businesses
Turnover tax is a simple tax for micro businesses, worked out on turnover instead of profit. Enter your taxable turnover for the year to see what you pay.
These rates apply to individuals from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027, and to companies with years of assessment ending from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
How it's calculated
- The first R600 000 of taxable turnover is taxed at 0%.
- From R600 000 to R950 000 the rate is 1%, from R950 000 to R1 400 000 it is 2%, and above that 3%.
- Each rate applies only to the part of the turnover in its band.
An example
A business with R800 000 of taxable turnover pays R2 000 for the year.
Frequently asked questions
Is turnover tax worked out on profit?
No. It is worked out on taxable turnover, so you do not need to work out your expenses for it.
Can a company use turnover tax?
Yes, if it qualifies as a micro business. The table applies to companies with years of assessment ending from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Where do the rates come from?
From the SARS Budget 2026 tax guide, which sets the turnover tax table for 2026/27.
Key terms
- Micro business
- A small business that qualifies for turnover tax.
- Taxable turnover
- The business income that turnover tax is worked out on.
The same calculation in other countries
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