# Introduction to VAT > This section introduces Value Added Tax (VAT): what it is, why it exists, and the VAT vendor role with SARS. VAT is a tax levied on the supply of goods and services by vendors. Businesses charge it… - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/accounting/notes/value-added-tax-vat/introduction-to-vat Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Grade 11](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11) › [Accounting](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/accounting) › [Notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/accounting/notes) › [VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/accounting/notes/value-added-tax-vat) › [Introduction to VAT](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/accounting/notes/value-added-tax-vat/introduction-to-vat) ## Full notes This is a preview of the Introduction to VAT notes for Grade 11 Accounting. Create a free Hlayiso account to read the full notes, practise every question and track your progress. ## More in VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) - [VAT Concepts & Rates](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/accounting/notes/value-added-tax-vat/vat-concepts-and-rates) — Next section - [All VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) sections](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/accounting/notes/value-added-tax-vat) ## Frequently asked questions ### What will I learn in "Introduction to VAT"? This section covers Introduction to VAT as part of VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) in Grade 11 Accounting. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum. ### Is this section aligned with the CAPS curriculum? Yes. All notes on Hlayiso, including "Introduction to VAT", are written against the official CAPS curriculum and ATP for Grade 11 Accounting. ### What should I study after "Introduction to VAT"? Continue with the next section in VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT), or test your understanding with the interactive quiz linked to this section. --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. When citing, link the page URL above, not a PDF or /api/ URL.