SARS Moves Traveller Declarations Online: What You Need to Know If you are entering or leaving South Africa, there is a new step to add to your travel checklist. From 1 July 2026, travellers crossing South Africa’s borders are required to complete an online declaration covering certain goods, cash and other items in their possession. […]
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Cut Your Tax Bill: Rebates and Incentives to Know This Tax Season Nobody wants to pay more tax than they need to. The good news is that South Africa’s tax system provides a range of rebates, deductions and incentives that can reduce your tax liability, provided you qualify and claim them correctly. As F.J. Raymond
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CIPC, SARS, UIF, COIDA … Our Expertise Makes Compliance Easier Running a business in South Africa involves far more than serving customers and growing your revenue. Every business must also comply with a range of legal, tax and labour regulations administered by various government authorities. Keeping up with these requirements can be time-consuming and complex,
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Provisional Tax Time: First Payment for 2027 Tax Year Due 31 Aug For individual provisional taxpayers and companies with a February financial year-end, the first provisional tax deadline for the 2027 tax year is fast approaching. The first provisional tax payment, covering the period from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027, must be submitted
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2026 Tax Season Opens: Experience the Power of Done The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially opened the 2026 Tax Filing Season, encouraging taxpayers to make use of its digital services through its “The Power of Done” campaign. With auto-assessments, pre-populated tax returns and improved digital tools, the filing process has become more efficient.
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Non-Compliant Trust? Penalties are Piling up… This tax season brings a significant change for trusts. SARS has introduced stricter reporting requirements and, from 4 May 2026, automated penalties for non-compliance are being applied to all trusts, including those that are inactive. If you have a trust that is not fully compliant, now is the time
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Annual Employee Tax Recon Due End May The annual employer reconciliation remains a key compliance requirement. Employers have until the end of May 2026 to submit their EMP501 declarations for the period 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026. This process aligns payroll records with tax submissions and payments made to SARS. Accuracy is critical.
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15% Global Minimum Tax Goes Live at SARS A significant shift in global taxation is now taking effect. South Africa will implement the global minimum tax at a rate of 15% from the 2026/27 financial year. While this does not directly impact most small and medium-sized businesses, it marks a structural change in how multinational
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New VAT Thresholds: Thinking of Deregistering? The increase in the VAT registration thresholds is a welcome shift for small businesses. From 1 April 2026, the compulsory registration threshold rises to R2.3 million, while the voluntary threshold increases to R120,000. This adjustment reduces the administrative burden and compliance cost that many growing businesses have carried for
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When Growth Becomes a Tax Risk Growth is a positive signal. Revenue increases. Teams expand. Profit improves.But every one of these shifts changes your tax position. Higher turnover can trigger VAT registration. Increased profit raises provisional tax exposure. Hiring introduces payroll compliance. Expansion adds structural and cross-border complexity. Growth does not just build your business.
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