SARS has introduced enhancements to South Africa’s automatic exchange of information reporting framework. Financial institutions and affected service providers should review their data, due diligence and reporting processes before the next submission cycle.
The IFRS Foundation is reviewing feedback on a proposed consolidation exception for certain intermediate parent companies. South African SMEs should monitor the project, but no accounting policy change is required yet.
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.