Fundamentals
What is a Client Portal? (And Why Your Business Should Have One)
What a client portal is, how it benefits your business and clients, and how Rebill's client portal lets clients view invoices, download statements, and pay online.
Rebill Blog
Invoicing guides for South African businesses
Practical advice on SARS compliance, getting paid faster, and running a billing-smart business in South Africa.
Fundamentals
What is a Statement of Account and When Should You Send One?
What a statement of account is, when to use one in South Africa, what to include, and how it differs from an invoice. Includes guidance on sending statements for overdue clients.
Fundamentals
Invoice Numbering in South Africa: How to Format and Manage Invoice Numbers
How to number invoices in South Africa. SARS requirements for sequential invoice numbers, common formats, tips for multi-client numbering, and how to avoid duplicate numbers.
Fundamentals
What is an Invoice? Definition, Types, and What to Include
A clear definition of an invoice. What an invoice is, the different types (tax, proforma, recurring, credit note), what to include on an invoice, and how invoices differ from quotes and receipts.
Fundamentals
What is Recurring Billing? (And Does Your Business Need It?)
Recurring billing defined: what it is, which business types benefit most, how it differs from one-off invoicing, and when to set it up.
Getting Paid
How Does Paystack Work for South African Businesses?
How Paystack works for South African businesses. Covers fees, setup, what card types are supported, how to connect it to invoicing, and how funds get to your bank account.
Small Business
How to Track Business Expenses in South Africa (For Tax and Profitability)
A practical guide to tracking business expenses in South Africa for SARS tax deductions and business profitability. What to track, how to categorise expenses, and the simplest tools to use.
Getting Paid
How to Add a Payment Link to an Invoice in South Africa
How to add a Paystack, Yoco, or PayFast payment link to your invoice in South Africa so clients can pay by card instantly. Step-by-step guide with Rebill.
Getting Paid
How to Charge Late Fees on Invoices in South Africa
How to legally charge late fees on overdue invoices in South Africa. Covers the legal basis, how to set a rate, grace periods, and how to add late fees automatically.
Fundamentals
What is a Quote and When Should You Send One Instead of an Invoice?
The difference between a quote and an invoice in South Africa. When to use each, how to convert a quote to an invoice, and what happens when a quote is accepted or declined.
SARS & VAT
What is POPIA and What Does It Mean for Your Business Invoices?
How POPIA (the Protection of Personal Information Act) applies to South African business invoicing. What client data you hold, what POPIA requires, and how to stay compliant.
SARS & VAT
What is an Abridged Tax Invoice in South Africa?
An abridged tax invoice in South Africa is a simplified SARS-compliant invoice for transactions between R50 and R4,999. Learn when to use one and what fields are required.
Getting Paid
How to Accept Card Payments on Your Invoices in South Africa
How to add online card payment links to invoices in South Africa using Paystack, Yoco, or PayFast. Covers setup, fees, and why card payments get invoices paid faster.
Small Business
How to Set Up Recurring Billing for Your South African Business
A practical guide to recurring billing for South African businesses. Who needs it, how to set up billing schedules, and how to automate recurring invoices for retainers and subscriptions.
WhatsApp Invoicing
WhatsApp Invoicing for South African Freelancers: A Practical Guide
How South African freelancers can use WhatsApp to send invoices and get paid faster. Covers the WhatsApp workflow, what to include in your message, and how Rebill automates the process.
Getting Paid
How to Chase a Late Invoice Payment in South Africa (Without Losing the Client)
A practical escalation process for chasing overdue invoice payments in South Africa. Scripts for each stage, when to apply late fees, and when to escalate to small claims court.
Freelancer Guides
How to Invoice International Clients from South Africa
How to invoice international clients from South Africa: currency, VAT on exports, SARS implications, payment methods (Wise, Payoneer, SWIFT), and how to get paid in ZAR or foreign currency.
SARS & VAT
Should I Register for VAT in South Africa? A Guide for Small Businesses
A practical guide to VAT registration in South Africa. Covers the mandatory R1 million threshold, voluntary registration, the pros and cons, and what it means for your invoices.
Getting Paid
Paystack vs Yoco vs PayFast: Which Should You Use for Invoice Payments?
A detailed comparison of Paystack, Yoco, and PayFast for South African small businesses. Covers fees, setup, card types, EFT support, and which gateway suits which business type.
Getting Paid
How to Get Paid Faster as a Freelancer in South Africa
Practical tactics for South African freelancers to get invoices paid faster: payment links, WhatsApp delivery, better payment terms, automated reminders, and late fees.
Getting Paid
Invoice Payment Terms in South Africa: Net 30, Net 7, and What to Use
A guide to invoice payment terms for South African small businesses. Covers Net 7, Net 14, Net 30, EOM, COD, and how to choose the right terms for your business.
Fundamentals
Invoice vs Tax Invoice in South Africa: What's the Difference?
The difference between an invoice and a tax invoice in South Africa explained clearly. Covers when to use each, what fields are required, and how VAT registration affects which document you issue.
Fundamentals
What is a Tax Invoice in South Africa? (Definition + Example)
A clear definition of a tax invoice in South Africa, including the required fields, the difference between full and abridged tax invoices, and a worked example.
Small Business
Best Invoice Software for South African Small Businesses in 2026
An honest comparison of the best invoicing software for South African small businesses in 2026. Covers pricing, SA-specific features, payment gateways, and who each tool suits best.
Freelancer Guides
How to Invoice as a Freelancer in South Africa (Complete Guide)
Everything South African freelancers need to know about invoicing: what to include, how to number invoices, VAT, payment terms, and how to follow up on late payments.
SARS & VAT
How to Create a VAT Invoice in South Africa (With Examples)
Step-by-step guide to creating a VAT invoice in South Africa. Covers what VAT is, when to charge it, how to calculate the 15% VAT amount, and what to include on the invoice.
SARS & VAT
What Must Appear on a SARS-Compliant Tax Invoice in South Africa?
The complete list of fields required on a SARS-compliant tax invoice in South Africa, including the difference between a full tax invoice and an abridged tax invoice, plus a checklist.
WhatsApp Invoicing
How to Send an Invoice via WhatsApp in South Africa (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to send a professional invoice via WhatsApp in South Africa. Two methods covered: manual WhatsApp and automated delivery via Rebill with payment links included.
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