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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.