There seems to be an increased focus from SARS recently on non-VAT registered entities who enlist services from foreign suppliers. The reason for this is likely that, in

VAT use to be a simple tax for taxpayers to comply with. Returns would go in regularly with very little hassle and SARS’ audits or verifications seldom resulted

On 4 May 2017 SARS issued Binding General Ruling No. 41 (“BGR41”) which requires of non-executive directors to register for VAT provided they satisfy the registration threshold and

It is trite that only a registered VAT vendor is entitled to an input tax credit, provided all requirements for an input tax credit has been satisfied by

A trend has emerged recently with SARS relying more heavily on the onus of proof provisions (Section 102 of the Tax Administration Act, No. 28 of 2011, (“the

The declining economy has seen an increase in costs of pretty much everything and consumers are finding it hard to come by.There is, unfortunately, more bad news for

The legislation governing the zero rate for going concern sales are set out in section 11(1)(e) of the Value-Added Tax Act, No. 89 of 1991 (“the VAT Act”).