FAQ: Can the sale of a property be subject to both VAT and Transfer Duty?

No, the sale of property will be subject to either VAT or Transfer Duty. VAT takes preference over Transfer Duty. If the seller is a registered VAT vendor and the property forms part of the seller’s enterprise, then VAT is payable. If the seller is not a registered VAT vendor, or if the seller is […]

FAQ: What constitutes “property” for the purpose of Transfer Duty?

Property includes: Land and fixtures; Real rights in land, excluding rights under mortgage bonds or leases; Rights to minerals or rights to mine for minerals including leases or sub-leases to mine for minerals; A share or interest in a “residential property company”; A contingent right to residential property or a share or member’s interest in […]

FAQ: How do I download the SARS Smartphone App?

For Apple devices, the following steps must be followed to download the SARS Smartphone App from the App Store: Open the App store by tapping on the App Store icon on the springboard. Enter “SARS eFiling” into the Search box.Tap on the SARS eFiling App search result. Tap on FREE. Tap on INSTALL APP. Enter your […]

FAQ: What is Donations Tax?

Donations tax is payable on the total value of property disposed of, whether directly or indirectly, by a resident by means of a donation. “Donation” is defined as the gratuitous disposal of property, including any gratuitous waiver or renunciation of a right, that is, without expecting something in return.

FAQ: Who re-instates a Manufacturing Warehouse license?

All requests for licence reinstatement shall be forwarded to the Trader Management Office. The responsible Manager shall present the request to LRCC (Licensing, Registration and Cancellation Committee). If the LRCC is satisfied that the reason(s) for the suspension no longer exist(s) and the appropriate steps have been taken to prevent occurrence(s) of a similar nature […]