SARS-ready VAT, built in from the start.
VAT shouldn't be a scramble at the end of every period. Bluubin calculates accurate VAT on every transaction as you go, keeps you aligned with SARS, and produces VAT201-ready figures — so submission season is a quick review rather than a reconstruction.
Value-added tax touches almost every transaction your business makes, and getting it wrong is expensive. Bluubin is VAT-compliant accounting software built for South African businesses — it calculates 15% VAT (and handles zero-rated and exempt supplies) correctly on every entry as you capture it.
Because VAT is handled continuously rather than rebuilt at period-end, your VAT201 figures are always current and ready for your SARS submission. No manual reconstruction, no last-minute reconciliation — just an accurate, audit-ready VAT position all year round.
Accurate VAT on Every Transaction
VAT is calculated correctly the moment a transaction is captured, using the right rate and treatment for each line. Because it's handled continuously rather than at period-end, your VAT position is always current and there's nothing to rebuild when a submission is due.
VAT201-Ready Reporting
Bluubin summarises output and input VAT into the figures you need for your VAT201 return, so completing your SARS submission is a matter of checking totals rather than assembling them from scratch.
Aligned With SARS
VAT compliance is built into every part of the platform, keeping your records aligned with SARS requirements at every step. That means far less to worry about when audit season comes around.
Standard and Zero-Rated Handling
Standard-rated, zero-rated and exempt transactions are each treated correctly, so mixed-supply businesses get the right VAT outcome without manual adjustments.
Audit-Ready Records
Every VAT figure traces back to the underlying transaction, giving you a clear, defensible trail if SARS ever asks questions — no manual spreadsheets to reconcile after the fact.
Key Benefits
Frequently asked questions
Does Bluubin produce VAT201-ready figures?
Yes. Bluubin summarises your output and input VAT into the totals you need to complete your VAT201 return, so submission is a quick review rather than a manual reconstruction.
Is VAT calculated automatically?
Yes. VAT is calculated on every transaction as it's captured, using the correct rate and treatment, so your VAT position is always up to date.
Does it handle zero-rated and exempt supplies?
It does. Standard-rated, zero-rated and exempt transactions are each treated correctly, which is important for businesses with mixed supplies.
Will my records be ready for a SARS audit?
Every VAT figure traces back to its underlying transaction, giving you an audit-ready trail without maintaining separate spreadsheets.
What VAT rate does Bluubin apply?
Bluubin applies the standard 15% VAT rate and handles zero-rated and exempt supplies correctly on every transaction as you capture it.
Is Bluubin's VAT built for South African businesses?
Yes. It's VAT-compliant accounting software built for South Africa, keeping your records aligned with SARS requirements at every step.
When are my VAT201 figures ready?
Because VAT is handled continuously rather than rebuilt at period-end, your VAT201 figures are always current, so submission is a quick review rather than a reconstruction.
Can Bluubin handle mixed-supply businesses?
Yes. Standard-rated, zero-rated and exempt transactions are each treated correctly, so businesses with mixed supplies get the right VAT outcome without manual adjustments.
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