- South Africa is moving toward mandatory e-invoicing, with a public consultation closed in September 2025 and a final bill expected in 2026; a second consultation will address technical standards.
- SARS is considering a Continuous Transaction Control (CTC) model for real-time invoice reporting and fraud detection.
- E-invoicing is currently voluntary, with detailed requirements for electronic service providers, including invoice content and five-year retention.
- EDI technology enables automated, integrated invoicing processes, offering efficiency, compliance, and sustainability benefits.
- Early adopters will gain efficiency and compliance advantages, while late adopters risk challenges when mandatory rules take effect.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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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