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Welcome to the website of the South African Revenue Service (SARS)

* Note that SARS has implemented a new solution in support of its upgrade of this website. Please contact us via the online feedback form if you are experiencing any problems

The information on this website has been categorised so that small business owners, exempt organisations (Non-governmental organisations – NGOs), tax practitioners, and large businesses can easily access tax-relevant information.

You will also be able to read about SARS, download different publications and forms, find customs and excise-related information, and access more information on the different tax types - Air Passenger Tax, Capital Gains Tax (CGT)Environmental Levy, Estate DutyFuel levy, Income Tax, Pay As You Earn (PAYE)Retirement Funds Tax, Skills Development Levy (SDL), Stamp Duty, Transfer DutyValue Added Tax (VAT); and the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)

 


Changes to new VAT (Value Added Tax) registration form
From 01 February 2008, SARS introduced a new, simplified process for VAT registration 

Securities Transfer Tax (STT)
From 1 July 2008 a new tax applies to the transfer of securities.  STT replaces Stamp Duties and Uncertificated Securities Tax on marketable securities.  Read more about the effect STT has on companies, close corporations, the purchasers of unlisted securities and the transfer of listed securities.

Budget 2008/2009
The Minister of Finance, unveiled the budget for the 2008/2009 financial year in Parliament today. The speech and all other Budget-related documents are available online.

Filing Season 2007
This Filing Season, SARS’s new income tax assessment process marks the start of an exciting journey for the organisation and for taxpayers. Read more about filing your tax returns this year, and find related information, such as the new tax forms and due dates.
 

 

 



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SOUTH AFRICAN TRADE STATISTICS FOR MARCH 2008 
Trade deficit decreases in February 2008 from R5.8 Billion to R5.0 Billion mainly due to a month-on-month increase in exports of precious stones and metals, chemicals and vehicles
Clarifying Customs procedures 
17 April 2008 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) wants to clarify the position and role of its customs operations in the cargo of a foreign vessel outside Durban harbour
New reportable arrangements legislation takes effect 
09 April 2008 - Around the world tax administrations find themselves at a disadvantage when responding to transactions that exploit the tax system. The inevitable delays between the conclusion of the transactions, submission of the related annual returns, and the returns’ assessment and audit mean that years may pass before the transactions are detected, analysed, and challenged