FAQ: Where can feedback regarding the registration of tax practitioners be obtained?
For any enquiries regarding registration as a Tax Practitioner, please contact the SARS Contact Centre at 0800 00 7277, or consult your Recognised Controlling Body. You can also visit the Tax Practitioner page on the SARS website. Confirm your registration status on the following link: Tax Practitioner Registration Status
FAQ: When must tax practitioners register with a Recognised Controlling Body?
According to section 240(1) of TAAct, every natural person who- (a) provides advice to another person with respect to the application of a tax Act; or (b) completes or assists in completing a return by another person must, register with or fall under the jurisdiction of a ‘recognised controlling body’ by the later of 1 […]
FAQ: Do I need to be a South African resident to qualify to register as a tax practitioner?
No, non-resident tax practitioners are however required to belong to a Recognised Controlling Body.
FAQ: If I complete returns for family and friends as a favour, do I need to register as a tax practitioner?
If the return is completed at no charge and you comply with the requirements of s 240(2)(a) of TAAct, you are not required to register as a tax practitioner.
FAQ: Can I belong to an international controlling body?
Yes, but only if it is Recognised Controlling Body under s 240A of TAAct. (Click here to view the list of Approved RCBs).
FAQ: What if I do not want to belong to any of the Recognised Controlling Bodies?
You will not be allowed to be registered as a Tax Practitioner until you become a member or fall under the jurisdiction of a Recognised Controlling Body. If you continue to practise as a Tax Practitioner without becoming a member of or falling under the jurisdiction of a Recognised Controlling Body, you will be committing an […]
FAQ: What is the process to register as a tax practitioner?
You are required to register with one of the Recognised Controlling Bodies approved by the Commissioner under s 240A(2) or fall under the jurisdiction of a statutory Recognised Controlling Body (RCB) referred to in s 240A(1). The list of Recognised Controlling Bodies under s 240A(2) is available on the SARS website, (Click here to view […]
FAQ: What are the requirements in order to register as a tax practitioner?
To register as a Tax Practitioner, you must meet the following requirements: Belong to or fall under the jurisdiction of a Recognised Controlling Body as referred to in s 240A of TAAct. Successful passed the assessment of the SARS Tax Practitioners Readiness Programme Have the minimum qualifications and experience prescribed by your Recognised Controlling Body. […]
FAQ: Does the TAAct exempt any person from registering as a tax practitioner?
There are persons who are exempted from the requirement to register as Tax Practitioners. These persons are referred to in s 240(2) of TAAct and broadly include: A person who provides the advice or completes a return solely for no consideration; A person who provides the advice solely in anticipation of or in the course […]
FAQ: Who should register as a tax practitioner?
A natural person who: Provides advice to any other person with respect to the application of a tax Act; or Completes or assists with the completion of a return for another person for compensation. For more information on the registration criteria for Tax Practitioners, click here.
