Updated Prohibited and Restricted Imports and Exports list
21 August 2025 – The Prohibited and Restricted Imports and Exports list has been updated. Tariff 0106.33.10 needs to be detained for State Vet.
Handy leaflets for Filing Season 2025
19 August 2025 – A reminder to keep an eye on the Filing Season 2025 webpage as we are publishing useful information from time-to-time. These
Updates to the Income Tax Return (ITR12) for Individuals
19 August 2025 – The following updates apply to the completion of ITR12 returns: Antedated salary/pension – From the 2025 year of assessment onward, if
Beware of the latest scam called ‘Process Quote Letter’
19 August 2025 – The latest scam is an email from an address similar to what SARS is using for eFiling notifications i.e. [email protected]. The
Customs Weekly List of Unentered Goods now available
18 August 2025 – The state provides state warehouses for the safekeeping of goods. These are managed by Customs. The purpose of this list of
How to find a Payment Reference Number (PRN)?
18 August 2025 – The PRN is required when a payment is made to SARS by EFT or at a bank. The PRN enables a
Legal Counsel – Preparation of Legislation – Draft Documents for Public Comment
16 August 2025 – National Legislation:  National Treasury and SARS invite public comment on the 2025 Draft Tax Bills and Draft Regulations: Draft Taxation Laws Amendment
The latest SMME Connect newsletter is now available
15 August 2025 – The SMME Connect August edition is now available. In this edition we review the range of special events held nationwide to
Updated Prohibited and Restricted Imports and Exports list
15 August 2025 – The Prohibited and Restricted Imports and Exports list has been updated to include the following changes: Tariff headings 8716.90.30 and 8716.90.40 were
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