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South African businesses selling digital services through online platforms should review how VAT responsibilities are allocated between the platform, the underlying supplier and the customer.
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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 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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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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Companies with a June financial year-end may have until 31 December 2026 to submit their ITR14 returns. Starting the tax pack early can help finance teams resolve missing records, reconcile balances and reduce last-minute filing risk.
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CIPC published Publication No. 2026-1781 on 21 October 2026, relating to the final deregistration of companies and close corporations for annual-return non-compliance. Businesses should verify their CIPC status and address any outstanding filings promptly.
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CIPC is introducing stronger verification for certain company director amendments, including one-time password confirmations by a majority of the board.
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SARS has published draft rules for advance customs rulings, setting out proposed application procedures, fees, supporting documents and record-keeping requirements. Importers should review their customs data before the 4 November 2026 comment deadline.
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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 practical accounting insight on aligning company and tax record-retention requirements before old financial documents are deleted.
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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 has introduced several changes to the 2026 trust income-tax return process. Trustees and tax representatives should review their records now, rather than waiting until the 22 January 2027 filing deadline.
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