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Tax 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.
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A practical insight for South African businesses on protecting SARS eFiling access, verifying suspicious messages and keeping security contact details current.
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Businesses that submit third-party data to SARS have until 31 October 2026 to report information for the period ended 31 August. Accurate data matters because SARS uses it to pre-populate and assess tax returns.
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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.
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A recent High Court decision shows how SARS may seek to preserve and realise property linked to unpaid tax while legal proceedings continue. South African finance teams should treat tax-debt monitoring and asset records as core controls.
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SARS’s Payment Advice Notice process gives businesses a practical way to reduce payment-allocation errors. A simple approval and reconciliation routine can help finance teams confirm that PAYE, VAT, income tax and other payments reach the correct SARS account.
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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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SARS has published a Supplier Onboarding and Management External Standard covering CSD, tax and statutory registration requirements. SMEs supplying SARS or seeking government work should review their onboarding records before submitting bids.
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CIPC’s 23 October 2026 statement on the Nova matter highlights the importance of reliable financial statements, governance records and timely Companies Act compliance for South African businesses.
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South Africa’s audit regulator has highlighted audit quality, technology and sustainability assurance as priorities, giving finance teams useful signals for stronger reporting controls.
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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.
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SAICA has called for clearer tax treatment of obsolete stock. The proposal is not law, but it highlights why businesses should keep strong inventory records and evidence for write-downs.
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