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Tax & SARS
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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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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CIPC will close to the public from 10:00 on 24 December 2026 until 4 January 2027. Businesses should plan company filings, document lodgements and compliance work before the year-end cut-off.
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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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The IASB is preparing proposed IFRS 18 amendments on how certain government-imposed charges are presented and disclosed. South African finance teams should monitor the proposal and assess whether their reporting systems can support more detailed tax analysis.
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CIPC has reminded companies that annual Compliance Checklist submissions are mandatory for several company types. SMEs should treat the checklist as an ongoing Companies Act control, not a once-a-year administrative task.
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SARS has confirmed an important 2026 filing-season change to the tax treatment of certain assessed losses. Sole traders and individuals with side-business income should review whether the revised Section 20A threshold affects their provisional tax estimates and record-keeping.
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South Africa’s Companies Amendment Act changes remuneration reporting and annual financial statement obligations. Finance teams should confirm which disclosures and AGM processes apply to their company.
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South Africa’s 2026 draft tax bills are moving through parliamentary consideration. They are not law yet, but businesses should monitor the process and assess potential compliance implications.
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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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A 2 October 2026 High Court judgment highlights why business restructures, asset transfers and historic tax debts require careful professional review.
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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.
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