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VAT 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.
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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 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.
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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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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.
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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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SARS has published the explanatory summary of the proposed Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill, 2026. The proposals could affect provisional tax estimates, PAYE obligations, VAT documentation, tax compliance status and penalty administration. The Bill is not yet law, so businesses should monitor the legislative process and prepare their records without treating the proposals as current requirements.
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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 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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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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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 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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