- Proposed amendments to regulations for definition of “electronic services” in VAT Act released for public comment
- Current law requires non-resident suppliers to register for VAT and levy VAT on services exceeding ZAR1 million in 12 months
- Proposed amendments leave core definition of electronic services unchanged but expand exclusions
- New Exclusion excludes services supplied from export country to vendors registered in South Africa
- Non-resident suppliers must confirm VAT registration status of South African recipients for New Exclusion to apply
- Effective date of New Exclusion proposed for 1 April 2025, no relief for non-residents caught by current regulations
- Uncertainty and enforcement efforts by South African Revenue Service likely to continue until effective date of New Exclusion.
Source: ensafrica.com
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