VAT Recovery Specialists

Recover what
SARS owes you.

We audit your last 5 years of VAT returns and recover every rand SARS owes your business — at zero upfront risk to you.

✓ No upfront cost
✓ 25% of recovery only
✓ Full 5-year lookback
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5 yrs
VAT lookback period
25%
Contingency fee only
R0
Upfront cost to you
100%
SARS compliant
What We Do

We find the VAT
SARS owes your business

Most South African businesses overpay VAT without realising it. Our specialists identify every missed input tax claim and error across your historical returns.

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5-Year VAT Audit

We review 60 months of your VAT201 returns, bank statements, and invoices — identifying every missed input tax claim and billing discrepancy.

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Error Correction

We prepare corrected VAT201 returns and handle all correspondence with SARS to reclaim overpayments — correctly and fully compliantly.

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SARS Dispute Resolution

If SARS raises a query or disputes a claim, we handle the full objection process and represent your position at every step.

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No Recovery, No Fee

We only charge 25% of what we recover. If we find nothing, you pay nothing. Zero risk, complete transparency from day one.

How It Works

From first call to cash
in your account

Our process is designed to be completely hands-off for you. We do the heavy lifting — you just collect the refund.

1

Free Discovery Call

We spend 30 minutes understanding your business, VAT history, and accounting setup. No obligation — just an honest assessment of your recovery potential.

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Document Upload & Review

Securely upload your VAT returns, bank statements, and supporting invoices. Our team conducts a thorough forensic audit across the full 5-year window.

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Recovery Report

We present a detailed report showing exactly what we found — the amounts, the errors, and the legal basis for each claim — before we file anything with SARS.

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SARS Submission & Follow-Up

We prepare and file corrected returns and handle all SARS communication — queries, objections, and follow-ups — until your refund is approved.

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Refund Received — You Pay 25%

Once SARS pays the refund into your account, you pay us 25% of the recovered amount. If nothing is recovered, you owe us nothing.

Book a Call

Start your free
assessment today

A 30-minute call is all it takes to find out how much SARS owes your business. No paperwork needed upfront — just a conversation.

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Completely Free

No commitment, no credit card. Just an honest assessment of your potential recovery.

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Speak to a VAT Specialist

You'll speak directly with a senior VAT expert — not a sales consultant.

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Instant Preliminary Assessment

We'll give you a realistic estimate of your recovery potential on the call itself.

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● Available this week

Schedule Your Free 30-Min Call

Choose a time that works for you. We'll review your VAT situation and tell you exactly what we can recover.

Book via Email → Call Us Directly

We respond to all enquiries within 2 business hours

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What types of businesses qualify for a VAT recovery?
Any VAT-registered business in South Africa that has been filing VAT201 returns can qualify. Common candidates include businesses that made errors on past returns, missed input tax claims, were incorrectly charged VAT by suppliers, or had changes in business use affecting VAT apportionment. We assess your eligibility on the free discovery call at no cost.
How far back can we claim?
SARS allows voluntary disclosure and corrections for a period of 5 years (60 months) from the date of the original VAT return. This means we can examine up to 60 months of your VAT history to identify overpayments and missed claims within the full prescription window.
How much does VATBACK charge?
We work on a pure contingency basis — 25% of the total amount we recover for you. If we don't find anything recoverable, or SARS rejects all claims, you pay absolutely nothing. There are no upfront fees, no retainers, and no hourly charges at any stage of the process.
How long does the recovery process take?
The audit and preparation phase typically takes 2–4 weeks depending on the volume of records. Once filed with SARS, their processing time is usually 21 business days for straightforward claims — though disputed matters can take 3–6 months. We keep you updated throughout.
Is this process fully compliant with SARS regulations?
Absolutely. We use the formal voluntary disclosure and correction mechanisms provided by SARS under the Tax Administration Act. Every claim is fully supported with documentation and operates within the legal framework at all times. Our process does not trigger audits or create any additional risk for your business.
What documents do I need to provide?
Typically: your last 5 years of VAT201 returns, bank statements for the same period, supplier invoices, and accounting records (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Pastel, or similar). We'll give you a specific checklist after the discovery call, tailored to your situation.
Do I need to be involved throughout the process?
Minimal involvement from you. After the initial call and document upload, we handle everything. We'll contact you if we need additional information or SARS raises a query that requires your input. You'll receive regular progress updates, but we manage the entire process on your behalf.
Upload Documents

Ready to get started?
Upload your documents

Securely send us your VAT records and we'll begin your assessment. All documents are encrypted in transit and handled with strict confidentiality.

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Secure Document Upload

Upload your VAT returns, bank statements, and supporting records. We accept:

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