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SARS says qualifying micro-businesses can access guided Turnover Tax registration through selected self-service kiosks, giving smaller businesses another route to formalise their tax affairs.
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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.
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SARS has issued new guidance explaining how social media influencers and content creators should treat cash, barter benefits, platform income, provisional tax, VAT and business records.
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SARS has expanded its Global Minimum Tax administration to cover information exchange, GMT03 declarations, payment processing, assessments and penalties. South African entities within affected multinational groups should confirm their local responsibilities and internal controls.
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A valid SARS Tax Compliance Status can support access to tenders, funding and commercial opportunities. SMEs should treat it as an ongoing control, not a once-off certificate request.
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A Bill introduced in Parliament on 21 October 2026 proposes raising South Africa’s compulsory VAT registration threshold from R1 million to R2.3 million. SMEs should model the possible impact, but must not treat the proposal as enacted law yet.
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SARS now allows taxpayers, registered representatives and tax practitioners to request the unmerging of incorrectly combined entity records directly on eFiling. Businesses should review their profiles before submitting tax returns or making payments.
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From 16 October 2026, resident trusts must obtain a Tax Compliance Status Good Standing when presenting a Manual Letter of Compliance to an Authorised Dealer for certain fund transfers.
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SARS has introduced several changes to the 2026 trust income-tax return process. Trustees and tax representatives should review their records now, rather than waiting until the 22 January 2027 filing deadline.
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CIPC published Publication No. 2026-1781 on 21 October 2026, relating to the final deregistration of companies and close corporations for annual-return non-compliance. Businesses should verify their CIPC status and address any outstanding filings promptly.
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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.
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Businesses using South Africa’s Diesel Refund Scheme must validate and confirm their SARS legal-entity profiles before registering on the new system.
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