Other Briefs
Budget 2026: VAT wasn’t raised. It was re‑engineered for a modern South Africa.
26th February 2026 While much of the early reaction to Budget 2026 focused on the withdrawal of R20-billion in previously anticipated tax increases and welcome... →
Budget 2026: Stability, tax relief and a quietly positive shift for taxpayers
25th February 2026 Budget Day 2026 may have lacked drama, but beneath the surface it delivered a series of quietly positive tax developments. Rather than introducing... →
Trust tax registration is a must: Sars allows no exceptions
24th February 2026 The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has made it unmistakably clear: every resident trust must register for income tax and submit annual... →
Sars automatic exchange of information spans over 120 jurisdictions – No evasive manoeuvres for tax evaders!
23rd February 2026 SARS’ Automatic exchange of information (AEOI) has been upgraded, through strategic adoption of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and... →
Sars just made it clear: Offshore bank accounts are no longer a secret
20th February 2026 On 16 February 2026, the South African Revenue Services (Sars) published updated reporting specifications for Automatic Exchange of Information... →
Ramaphosa signals zero tolerance for non-compliant employers as crackdown on illegal employment intensifies
20th February 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a clear and uncompromising message to employers across South Africa to comply with immigration and labour laws... →
Where Does My Business Belong – Demarcation May Hold the Answer
19th February 2026 Demarcation is not a term commonly heard in everyday conversation, yet it can be beneficial to businesses if it applies to them. The purpose of... →
Budget 2026 & VAT: The quiet revenue lever Sars is already pulling
19th February 2026 Budget 2026 is shaped by the need to drive revenue, and VAT remains a dependable lever to achieve it. With limited economic growth and a stretched... →
