- South Africa is introducing a new e-invoicing and real-time VAT data framework, with phased rollout starting in 2026 and full implementation by 2028.
- The system aims to automate tax compliance, increase transparency, and provide SARS with earlier and more accurate business data.
- Businesses will need to upgrade systems and processes to ensure real-time, accurate data transmission and compliance with new requirements.
- The new regime will streamline compliance, reduce administrative burdens, and enable faster verifications and refunds, but also increase SARS’ ability to detect discrepancies and enforce penalties.
- Compliance will shift from being a periodic task to an ongoing, system-driven process, with accuracy at data entry becoming critical.
Source: fanews.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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