Tax updates across Africa, simplified
South Africa to Enforce Mandatory Income Tax Numbers for All Employees from 2026, SARS Warns. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a fresh notice to employers, urging them …
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South Africa Maintains Medical Tax Credits as Treasury Denies Plans to Scrap Relief. South Africans received some relief this week after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed that no decision has …
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This article was contributed by Yasmeen Suliman and Esther Geldenhuys, Partners, and Marvin Petersen, Senior Associate at Bowmans South Africa.It examines the South African Revenue Service’s updated implementation timeline for …
South Africa Extends Global Minimum Tax Implementation Deadline to March 2026 Read More
South Africa Considers Taxing Foreign Pension Benefits. A proposal to withdraw the long-standing tax exemption on foreign retirement income for South African tax residents has triggered major concern among tax …
South Africa Considers Taxing Foreign Pension Benefits, Stakeholders Warn of Fallout Read More
South Africa Faces 30% U.S. Tariff as Trade Tensions Escalate. South African exports to the United States will now face a steep 30% tariff, effective August 7, 2025, following a …
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South Africa Enhances Tax Accessibility with Sign Language Services. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced the availability of South African Sign Language (SASL) interpreters at selected branches, reinforcing …
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South Africa Urged to Lead Global Push for Wealth Tax Reform. A coalition of civil society organizations and tax justice advocates is calling on the South African government to implement …
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South Africa Moves to Impose Chrome Export Tax. The South African government’s proposed export tax on chrome ore is generating concern across the mining sector, with industry representatives warning of …
South Africa Moves to Impose Chrome Export Tax Amid Job Loss Warnings Read More
South Africa Pushes for Tariff Extension Amid Ongoing U.S. Trade Negotiations. South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has recently confirmed that it has formally requested an extension of …
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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced a new digital feature—‘Express Access’—as part of its eFiling platform upgrade for the 2025 tax season. This enhancement is designed to simplify …
South Africa Introduces Express Tax Filing Tool Ahead of 2025 Season Read More