South African Court Suspends VAT Increase, SARS Urges Vendors to Maintain 15% Rate

• The SARS Commissioner welcomes the agreement and court order on VAT matters.
• The court order provides clarity for SARS to administer the VAT Act.
• The 0.5 percentage point VAT increase set for 1 May 2025 is suspended.
• VAT vendors should readjust systems to the 15% rate.
• Consumers should ensure they are charged the correct 15% VAT rate.
• If charged 15.5%, consumers should resolve it with the vendor.
• Contact [email protected] for more information.

Source:

• sars.gov.za
• EY

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