Tax inclusive vs tax exclusive pricing: a VAT guide for SA businesses
Tax inclusive vs tax exclusive pricing explained for South African VAT vendors: the formulas, rounding, what the VAT Act says about quotes and which to use.
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Invoicing articles and guides
VAT invoices, payment terms, reminders, statements and getting invoices paid on time.
Invoicing Invoicing Tax invoice vs pro forma invoice: when to use each in SA
Tax invoice vs pro forma invoice for South African businesses: what each document is for, VAT and input tax implications, deposits, and a simple workflow to follow.
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Invoicing Aged receivables report: how to read it and act on it
An aged receivables report groups unpaid invoices by how overdue they are. Learn how to read the ageing buckets, spot risk early and turn the report into actions.
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Invoicing Customer statement of account: what to include and when to send it
A customer statement of account lists invoices, payments and credits for a period with the balance owed. Learn what to include, when to send it and how to read it.
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Invoicing VAT invoice requirements in South Africa: a SARS checklist
VAT invoice requirements in South Africa explained: full vs abridged tax invoices, the R5,000 threshold, the 21-day rule and a checklist so your invoices pass SARS.
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Invoicing Recurring invoices: a practical guide for South African businesses
Recurring invoices explained: when to use them, how to set them up, VAT and numbering rules, and how to pair them with card, debit order or pay-by-link collection.
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Invoicing How to reduce late payments: 10 fixes that work
Ten proven ways to reduce late payments from customers: deposits, automatic payments, clearer invoices, payment links, incentives and firm but fair follow-up.
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Invoicing Credit note vs refund: what's the difference and when to use each
Credit note vs refund explained for South African businesses: what each one is, VAT credit note rules, customer rights and a step-by-step process for returns.
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Invoicing Invoice payment terms in South Africa: what to use and how
Invoice payment terms explained for South African businesses: 7, 14 and 30-day terms, statement terms, deposits, early payment discounts and late payment interest.
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Invoicing Payment references: best practice for faster EFT matching
Payment reference best practice for SA businesses: formats that survive banking apps, invoice vs customer references, check digits and wording that works.
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Invoicing How to reconcile EFT payments to invoices (without losing a day)
A step-by-step method to reconcile EFT payments to invoices: matching rules, handling missing references, part-payments and overpayments, plus a weekly routine.
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Invoicing Payment reminder email templates that get invoices paid
Payment reminder email templates for every stage, from a friendly heads-up before the due date to a final notice, plus timing, tone and subject lines that work.
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Invoicing Invoice numbering: best practices for South African businesses
Invoice numbering best practices: what SARS expects of a serial number, formats that scale, handling voids and credit notes, and mistakes that cause audit headaches.
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