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VAT Increase Cancelled: What South African Businesses Need to Know for Compliance

  • VAT increase scheduled for 1 May 2025 has been cancelled
  • Court order reversed Finance Minister’s Budget 2.0 proposal
  • Businesses must adjust invoicing, pricing, and compliance processes
  • SARS released updated guidelines for businesses
  • VAT rate remains at 15% as of 1 May 2025
  • SARS Commissioner praised the court decision
  • Companies must charge 15% VAT on goods and services
  • Public outcry led to the cancellation of the proposed VAT increase
  • Finance Minister responded to protests by cancelling the increase
  • Businesses had already started preparations for the increase
  • Accurate financial records and tax reporting are crucial
  • SARS provided guidance for reversing the 15.5% VAT rate adjustments

Source: companypartners.co.za

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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