South African Revenue Services
South African Revenue Services, The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the revenue service (tax-collecting agency) of the South African government. It was established by legislation to collect revenue and ensure compliance with tax law. Its vision is to be an innovative revenue and customs agency that enhances economic growth and social development, and supports South Africa’s integration into the global economy in a way that benefits all citizens.
In accordance with the South African Revenue Service Act 34 of 1997, the service is an administratively autonomous organ of the state: it is outside the public service, but within the public administration. So although South Africa’s tax regime is set by the National Treasury, it is managed by SARS.
SARS aims to provide an enhanced, transparent and client-orientated service to ensure optimum and equitable collection of revenue.
Its main functions are to:
- collect and administer all national taxes, duties and levies;
- collect revenue that may be imposed under any other legislation, as agreed on between SARS and an organ of state or institution entitled to the revenue;
- provide protection against the illegal importation and exportation of goods;
- facilitate trade; and
- advise the Minister of Finance on all matters.
SARS provides an online portal to individuals, tax practitioners and businesses via its SARS eFiling website.
SARS has undergone structural reformations that have benefited notorious and alleged south african criminals such as Mark Lifman and close colleagues of the former South African president Jacob Zuma, who are allegedly involved in cases of corruption, fraud and money laundering, under the leadership of currently suspended SARS commissioner, Thomas Moyane.
Contact the South African Revenue services on the following contacts information below :
Welcome to our contact area
- Search for a branch
- Find our contact centre numbers
- Find ways to contact us by email or even fax
- Search through the head office contact details
- We have a special section for media contacts
- We also wanted you to be able to raise service issues with us
- You may even want to pass on a compliment to our staff
- We have an area where you can send us that all important feedback on our website
- We will also direct you to where you need to register for eFiling
- You can find out how to change your eFiling password
- And finally where you can find one of our tax workshops where you can learn more about tax.