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Launch of the 2025 Maseru Bridge and Ficksburg Bridge Time Release Study
7 November 2025 – The formal launch of the South Africa and Lesotho Time Release Study (TRS) took place on 6 November 2025, at the Victory Hall in Maseru, Lesotho. This collaborative, cross-border initiative, spearheaded by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Revenue Service Lesotho (RSL), represents a rigorous diagnostic assessment of trade […]
Legal Counsel – Preparation of Legislation – Draft Documents for Public Comment
National Legislation: Draft Bills and Explanatory Memoranda 2023 Draft Revenue Administration and Pension Laws Amendment Bill Draft Memorandum on Objects of 2023 Draft Revenue Administration and Pension Laws Amendment Bill 2023 Draft Revenue Laws Amendment Bill Draft Explanatory Memorandum on the 2023 Draft Revenue Laws Amendment Bill Due date for comment: 15 July 2023
Mobile Tax Units
The June to November 2023 mobile tax unit schedules for Eastern Cape is now available.
Upgrade of the SARS Customs Digital Platform from 9 to 10 June 2023
Achieving our Vision 2024 of a smart, modern SARS with unquestionable integrity that is trusted and admired is of paramount importance. Pivotal to the delivery of our vision are our digital platforms & technology infrastructure. In order to provide clarity & certainty, make it easy for taxpayers & traders to comply with their obligations and […]
New Tender
RFI02/2023 Integrated Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing Solution (eTendering and ePurchasing)
New Tender
RFI01/2023: Back Up Solution As other organizations SARS backs up its data assets. In order to do this in an accurate manner, SARS must keep up with market technology trends. This RFI details the requirements for a SAN network backup storage solution. Click here to view the tender documents.
Prohibited and Restricted Imports and Exports list
9 June 2023 – Updated Prohibited and Restricted Imports and Exports list. Goods classified under tariff heading 8408.90.65 are not restricted.
Legal Counsel – Interpretation Notes 121–140
8 June 2023 – Income Tax Act, 1962 Interpretation Note 130 – Exemption for international aid received or accrued under an official development assistance agreement
