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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.