Scam alert: Message about a refund under Audit
1 July 2025 – The latest scam is a SMS indicating that SARS is conducting an audit on a Tax refund. The link leads you to
Media release – SARS Concludes Visionary WCO Chairmanship, Shapes Future of Global Customs
1 July 2025 — The South African Revenue Service (SARS), led by Commissioner Edward Kieswetter, concluded a transformative two-year tenure as Chairperson of the World
Customs – Enhancements to the Traveller Management System
1 July 2025 – As part of the ongoing Customs Modernisation Programme, the South African Traveller Management System (SATMS) continues to be enhanced to improve
Legal Counsel – Interpretation and Rulings – Binding General Rulings 1–20
30 June 2025 – Value-Added Tax Act, 1991 Binding General Ruling 4 (Issue 4) – Apportionment methodology to be applied by a municipality
Legal Counsel Archive – Binding General Rulings
30 June 2025 – Value-Added Tax Act, 1991 Binding General Rulings 4 (Issue 3) – Apportionment methodology to be applied by a municipality
Media release: Trade Statistics for May 2025
30 June 2025 – South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R21.7 billion in May 2025. This surplus was attributable to exports of
Customs Weekly List of Unentered Goods now available
30 June 2025 – The state provides state warehouses for the safekeeping of goods. These are managed by Customs. The purpose of this list of
Updated e@syFile™ Employer version 8.0.0_264
30 June 2025 – e@syFile™ Replatform Release Notes The e@syFile™ Employer version 8.0.0_264 release notes specify the following changes: Enhancement made to assist users experiencing
Updated Guides for 2025 Filing Season
28 June 2025 – The following Guides were updated for the 2025 Filing Season. It includes the information and enhancements listed below: GEN-PT-01-G01 – Guide
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