- The South African Revenue Service issued VAT Ruling No. VR 017 to clarify VAT treatment for agents importing goods for nonresident principals.
- A VAT-registered art auctioneer importing and selling artwork for nonresident owners can deduct input VAT on imported goods if documentation requirements are met.
- The auctioneer is deemed to supply the artwork at a specified value under VAT rules.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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