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.
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.
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.
CIPC has introduced geolocation functionality for company and close corporation address changes, requiring businesses to confirm physical locations more accurately when updating their registered information.
CIPC has introduced geolocation functionality for company and close corporation address changes. SMEs should review their registered physical address now to avoid inaccurate records, rejected amendments and unnecessary administrative costs.
CIPC is introducing stronger verification for certain company director amendments, including one-time password confirmations by a majority of the board.