FAQ: What is the purpose of the CSK test?
The purpose of the Sufficient Knowledge Test is to establish whether a person involved in certain activities or operating certain premises regulated by the CCA has sufficient knowledge of customs laws, guides, interpretive notes, operational manuals and practices to enable that person to comply with all legislative requirements applicable to that activity or premises. Breaches […]
FAQ: Will the CbC Report cater for cents?
No, monetary amounts in the CbC Report return must be captured and rounded off to the nearest rand. The CbC01 Form will not allow any cents to be captured.
FAQ: What currency will be used on CbC Reporting?
All amounts provided in the CbC Report should be reported, in one and the same currency, being the currency of the Reporting MNE. Reporting MNEs’ are expected to be a resident of South Africa thus, reporting in Rand.
FAQ: Why is the Tax Identification Number (TIN) mandatory on CbC Reporting and what should be done if an entity does not have one?
The TIN is utilised by the tax administration of the Tax Jurisdiction of the Constituent Entity. The TIN is to be mandatorily provided to ensure quality of data as well as the correct use thereof. If the Constituent Entity does not have a TIN; the value ‘NOTIN’ should be entered.
FAQ: What are the defined categories of Local File documents to be uploaded?
According to Annexure II to Chapter V of the Transfer pricing documentation, the following information should be included in the Local File:- Local Entity Controlled Transactions Financial Information
FAQ: What are the defined categories of Master File documents to be uploaded?
According to Annexure I to Chapter V of the Transfer pricing documentation, the following information should be included in the Master File:- Organisational Structure (Organogram) Description of MNE Business or Businesses MNE Intangibles (as defined in Chapter VI of these Guidelines) MNE Intercompany Financial Activities MNE Financial and Tax positions
FAQ: What is the size- limitations pertaining to the uploading of Master File and the Local File returns?
The system will allow the specified user to upload multiple types of information (MNE Structures/Organogram, policies and financials) via e-Filing and the size of the files to be uploaded will be limited to 5 Megabytes (MB) per individual file (e.g. if the user is uploading an organogram of the MNE). Total documents to be uploaded […]
FAQ: What type of documents can be uploaded on e-Filing for Master File and Local File returns?
The following file types may be uploaded: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .jpg and .gif.
FAQ: Which e-Filing profile will be used for submissions of CbC Report returns?
An entity will continue to use its existing profiles when submitting its CBC Report return, Master and Local Files to SARS.
FAQ: How to submit a return?
A return must be submitted electronically by using the SARS e-Filing platform.
