VAT Vendor Search Help
Note: The search functionality caters for two types of users.
A Person that is registered for e-filing - Functionality is available to the person to do a partial search on Trading Name or VAT Number
A Person that is not registered for e-filing � Functionality is available to the person to do an exact search on Trading Name or VAT Number.
Registering for e-filing is free and any person can register for eFiling via the SARS eFiling web site.
VAT Number
A VAT Number is a unique number, which comprises of 10 digits and starts with the number 4. A valid tax invoice must contain the words "tax invoice" and must display the correct VAT Number apart from certain other requirements.
The search only returns a result if an exact match is found.
Trading Name
The Trading Name can fall under the following types and the information required for this search is as follows:-
Person not registered for E-filing
Individual
� Type in the SURNAME followed by a space and the INITIAL(S).
Partnership
� Type in the full name of the partnership.
Remember to include all prefixes, punctuation marks and word spaces.
Company � Type in the full name of the company. Remember to include all prefixes, punctuation marks and word spaces. Examples:-
Close Corporation � Type in the full name of the close corporation. Remember to include all prefixes, punctuation marks and word spaces. Examples:-
Trust � Type in the full name of the Trust. Remember to include all prefixes, punctuation marks and word spaces. Examples:-
The search only returns a result if an exact match was found.
Person registered for E-filing
Individual � Type in the SURNAME followed by a space and the INITIAL(S).
Partnership, Company, Close Corporation, Trust, � Type in the full / partial name.
The search will return all records starting with the entered criteria. Example:
If SAR was entered the system will return all records starting with SAR
Using the Search Functionality
To start the Search a selection must be made between 2 options:-
Select the appropriate option.
Search using the VAT Number and/or part of the Trading Name