Setting up my first retail store in Johannesburg—Tax help!

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    April 13, 2026 10:42 AM PDT
    Hi everyone, I’m currently in the process of opening a small luxury bag boutique in Joburg, and I’m a bit overwhelmed by the local tax requirements. My business partner mentioned that we need to be extremely careful with our pricing strategy to stay compliant with the national regulations. I’ve been trying to find a simple way to add vat south africa to our wholesale prices so that the final tag reflects the correct legal amount for our customers. I want to avoid any legal headaches during my first year of operation. Does anyone have a guide to add vat south africa? Thanks in advance.