22 September 2026 – As part of the ongoing Customs Modernisation Programme, Diesel Refund registration is being separated from VAT registration. A new automated platform for Diesel Refund Registration has been developed and was implemented on 18 September 2026. In addition, the Diesel Refund Relationship Management function has been implemented on eFiling. With these enhancements:
- Clients will be able to submit Diesel Refund Registration applications through the following channels:
- eFiling; and
- Customs and Excise Branch Office(s).
- Branch front end agents will capture the applications on behalf of the client
- On the SARS Online Query System (SOQS) clients will be able to:
- Obtain their Diesel Refunds Registration Number;
- Request Documents; and
- Check Diesel Refund Registration Status.
- The Relationship Management function enables clients to formally declare, manage and maintain relationships linked to their Diesel Refund registration.
For more information, see the:
- Guide to Diesel Refund Relationship Management
- Diesel Refund Scheme webpage
- Missed the recent Diesel Refund webinar? Watch the SARS TV recording in your own time. See the presentation shared in the webinar here.
