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Invoice in Afrikaans: faktuur template and terms (Afrikaans/English)
How to write an invoice in Afrikaans: faktuur, belastingfaktuur, BTW and the other terms you need, with a bilingual example for South African businesses.
Quick answer
An invoice in Afrikaans is a 'faktuur'. A tax invoice is a 'belastingfaktuur', and VAT is 'BTW' (belasting op toegevoegde waarde). The same SARS rules apply whatever language you use. Only VAT vendors may use the words 'belastingfaktuur' and charge 15% BTW.
Key terms: English → Afrikaans
- Invoice → Faktuur
- Tax invoice → Belastingfaktuur
- Pro-forma invoice → Pro forma-faktuur
- Quotation → Kwotasie
- Credit note → Kredietnota
- Receipt → Kwitansie
- VAT → BTW
- VAT number → BTW-nommer
- Invoice number → Faktuurnommer
- Bill to → Faktuur aan
- Supplier → Verskaffer
- Client → Kliënt
- Date → Datum
- Due date → Vervaldatum
- Description → Beskrywing
- Quantity → Hoeveelheid
- Unit price → Eenheidsprys
- Amount → Bedrag
- Subtotal → Subtotaal
- VAT (15%) → BTW (15%)
- Total due → Totaal verskuldig
- Banking details → Bankbesonderhede
- Account number → Rekeningnommer
- Branch code → Takkode
- Reference → Verwysing
- Payment terms → Betaalvoorwaardes
Bilingual example layout
- FAKTUUR / INVOICE · Faktuurnommer / Invoice no.: INV-0042
- Datum / Date: 1 Oktober 2026 · Vervaldatum / Due: 15 Oktober 2026
- Aan / To: Kliënt (Edms) Bpk
- Beskrywing / Description: Grafiese ontwerp / Graphic design · Bedrag / Amount: R4 500,00
- Totaal verskuldig / Total due: R4 500,00
- Bankbesonderhede / Banking details: bank, rekeningnommer, verwysing INV-0042
Tips
- Bilingual invoices work well for clients in the Western Cape, Free State and Northern Cape
- Note that (Pty) Ltd is '(Edms) Bpk' in Afrikaans
- Keep the same numbering whichever language you use
Create one now
Open the free invoice generator and tap 'Afrikaans' at the top (or visit /tools/invoice-generator?lang=af). Every heading on the printed PDF switches to the terms above — Belastingfaktuur, BTW (15%), Totaal verskuldig, Takkode and more. The quotation, receipt, credit note and pro-forma generators have the same switch.
Frequently asked questions
What is an invoice called in Afrikaans?
A faktuur. A tax invoice is a belastingfaktuur.
What is VAT in Afrikaans?
BTW: belasting op toegevoegde waarde. The rate is the same 15%.
Is an Afrikaans invoice valid for SARS?
Yes. SARS accepts invoices in any official language as long as the required details are there.
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General information only, based on South African legislation as of 2026. Confirm your situation with a registered tax practitioner or attorney.