The latest South African accounting, tax, payroll and business finance news, with practical insights for your business.
13 articles matching “Tax invoices” Clear search
Tax & SARS
SARS’s updated 2026 guidance means qualifying micro-businesses with annual turnover of up to R2.3 million should reassess whether Turnover Tax remains suitable for their structure, records and growth plans.
Read articleTax and SARS
SARS has extended the deadline for certain provisional taxpayers who received an automatic assessment to request a reduced or additional assessment. Businesses and sole proprietors should use the extra time to review their tax information, rather than delay action.
Read articleVAT and Tax Compliance
A practical review of tax invoices, supporting records and VAT201 figures can help South African VAT vendors reduce avoidable errors before submitting their next return.
Read articleTax
SAICA has asked National Treasury to clarify how provisional taxpayer status is determined and to provide relief where obligations only become clear after year-end. The proposal is not law, but it highlights practical cash-flow and compliance risks for businesses with irregular income.
Read articleAccounting & Reporting
A disciplined month-end close helps South African SMEs make better tax estimates, spot missing records and avoid preventable compliance issues. Here are practical checks finance teams can build into their routine.
Read articleBusiness Finance
A simple rolling cash-flow forecast can help South African SMEs identify shortfalls early, reserve money for tax obligations and reduce avoidable financing costs.
Read articleTax & SARS
A recent SARS investigation into alleged VAT refund fraud is a timely reminder for South African businesses to strengthen VAT records, approval controls and supporting-document checks.
Read articleTax and SARS
SARS has revised its Authorised Economic Operator accreditation policy, including transitional arrangements and an extended transactional period. Importers should review their customs records, authorisations and internal controls.
Read articleTax and Compliance
SARS has announced amendments to the rules governing accredited customs clients, with retrospective effect from 1 September 2025. Importers should monitor the final Government Gazette notice and review supporting records, authorisations and customs-control procedures.
Read articleTax & SARS
SARS is seeking stakeholder input on a proposed digital VAT model. VAT vendors should review the consultation paper and assess how e-invoicing, e-reporting and system integration could affect their processes.
Read articleTax & SARS
SARS is consulting on a proposed digital VAT model involving e-invoicing, secure data exchange and e-reporting. No mandatory implementation date has been confirmed, but South African VAT vendors should begin assessing their systems before the consultation closes on 16 October 2026.
Read articleAccounting & Reporting
A practical accounting insight on aligning company and tax record-retention requirements before old financial documents are deleted.
Read article
