Company starts charging VAT

[MrGray]

If their turnover grew to a size where they now have to register for VAT where previously they didn't then they're just following the letter of the law. But you could now claim for the VAT you're paying so there should be no net change, just more hassle.

 

[ProfA]

The contract only states total cost and then the value in Rand's without any mention of taxes or anything. There's no mention about increases either. I'm not completely surprised about the way they're handling this judging by how they've handled other things. Thanks for all the advice everyone. I'll let them know I intend to cancel the contract. If they make it difficult I'll consider getting an attorney to read over the contract and provide further advice. The contract ends in a few months anyway, so it might not be worth fighting too much.

If there is no mention of vat, I think it is safe to assume that the price in the contract is all inclusive. So cancel and tell them to get stuffed.