- The South African Government has introduced an amendment to the definition of “non-resident employer” for Employees’ Tax withholding requirements.
- The amendment includes a wide interpretation of activities that may create a Permanent Establishment (PE) in South Africa.
- Creating a PE allows the South African Government to tax the profits of the non-resident entity related to South African activities.
- Organizations may need to register a branch/subsidiary in South Africa if a PE is identified.
- A branch/subsidiary would have Corporate Income Tax reporting and value added tax (VAT) registration requirements.
- Having an employer registration requirement may impact how non-resident entities engage with South African employees.
- Providing resources from global employment entities may have VAT implications.
- The amendment has direct obligations for non-resident employers, potentially leading to employees’ tax, VAT, and corporate tax consequences.
Source: globaltaxnews.ey.com
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