- FAQs on VAT for electronic services by nonresidents were posted online by the South African Revenue Service on April 2
- VAT is charged on taxable supplies of goods or services, including electronic services, at either 15 percent or zero percent
- Electronic services are defined as services supplied remotely by electronic means, such as via the internet or telecommunications
- The 2025 regulations became effective on April 1
- Nonresident electronic service suppliers must register and account for VAT on supplies to both VAT-registered vendors and non-vendors
- Guidance is provided on determining if supplies are made solely to VAT-registered vendors
- Taxpayers cannot register as vendors for exempt supplies of electronic services
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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