- The 2025 VAT law amendments, effective from 1 April 2026, redefine “insurance” and introduce a new definition of “premium” for VAT purposes in the short-term insurance industry.
- The changes aim to address issues highlighted by the Constitutional Court’s Capitec Bank Limited v CSARS judgment, particularly regarding VAT treatment of “free” or subsidised insurance.
- VAT analysis must now consider whether there is “direct consideration” (a premium) for insurance, even if paid by third parties or subsidised.
- Arrangements likely impacted include complimentary cover, premium holidays, discounts, embedded cover, third-party paid premiums, and outsourced distribution models.
- Industry participants should review their products and arrangements for VAT compliance under the new definitions.
Source: ensafrica.com
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