VDS calculator
Pick the service code, enter the bill and we'll split out VAT and the amount that must be deducted at source β whether your figure includes VAT or not.
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VDS schedule
Assessment year 2025-2026 β 27 service codes
| Code | Service | VAT rate | VDS rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| S001.10 | Hotel (air-conditioned) | 15% | 15% |
| S001.20 | Restaurant (air-conditioned) | 15% | 15% |
| S002.00 | Decorators and caterers | 15% | 15% |
| S003.10 | Motor vehicle garage and workshop | 10% | 10% |
| S004.00 | Construction contractor | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| S007.00 | Advertising agency | 15% | 15% |
| S008.10 | Printing press | 10% | 10% |
| S009.00 | Auctioneer | 15% | 15% |
| S010.10 | Land development organisation | 2% | 2% |
| S010.20 | Building construction organisation | 2% | 2% |
| S014.00 | Indenting organisation | 5% | 5% |
| S020.00 | Survey organisation | 15% | 15% |
| S021.00 | Plant and machinery rental | 15% | 15% |
| S024.00 | Furniture sales centre | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| S031.00 | Repair and servicing of taxable goods | 15% | 15% |
| S034.00 | Courier and express mail service | 15% | 15% |
| S037.00 | Procurement provider | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| S040.00 | Security service | 15% | 15% |
| S045.00 | Legal adviser | 15% | 15% |
| S048.00 | Transport contractor (petroleum goods) | 5% | 5% |
| S049.00 | Rent-a-car | 15% | 15% |
| S057.00 | Electricity distributor | 5% | 5% |
| S065.00 | Cleaning and maintenance of building | 10% | 10% |
| S071.00 | Event organiser | 15% | 15% |
| S072.00 | Human resource supply agency | 15% | 15% |
| S099.10 | IT-enabled services | 5% | 5% |
| S099.20 | Other miscellaneous services | 15% | 15% |
VDS in one paragraph
For certain services, the receiving party (the withholding entity) must deduct a portion of the VAT at source and deposit it directly to the treasury, rather than paying the whole amount to the supplier. Use a Mushak 6.6 certificate to evidence the deduction.