- The mandatory VAT registration threshold increased from ZAR 1 million to ZAR 2.3 million, easing requirements for smaller businesses.
- South Africa adopted the OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), introducing formal reporting obligations for crypto-asset transactions.
- Crypto-Asset Service Providers must now collect and submit detailed user and transaction data in a standardized, internationally aligned format.
- These changes aim to simplify tax compliance for small businesses and strengthen oversight and tax reporting in the crypto sector.
Source: vatabout.com
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