The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the nation’s tax collecting authority. Established in terms of the South African Revenue Service Act 34 of 1997 as an autonomous agency, we are responsible for administering the South African tax system and customs service
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Update to the Customs Provisional Payments policy
11 January 2022 – Effective 1 January 2021, South African banks no longer accept cheques. All references to cheques in the Customs policy, Standard Operating
SARS Nigel branch closure
6 January 2022 – The SARS Nigel branch is closed this afternoon and will reopen tomorrow morning. All virtual appointments will continue as agreed. Our
Media Release: The passing of Mr Trevor van Heerden, first Commissioner of SARS
6 January 2022 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is saddened to note the passing yesterday evening of its first Commissioner, Mr Trevor van
Customs traders: Extension of ePenalty pilot
4 January 2022 – The ePenalty pilot focussed on the submission of advance loading and arrival cargo reports for imported goods in the sea and
Key Collection Dates for 2022
31 December 2021 – The 2022 Key Collection Dates and Important Dates were updated on the website. For the detail, see the monthly calendar.
Legal Counsel – Secondary Legislation – Tariff Amendments 2021
31 December 2021 – Customs & Excise Act, 1964: Publication details for tariff amendment notice R1649, as published in Government Gazette 45702 on 31 December 2021,
Legal Counsel – Secondary Legislation – Tariff Amendments 2021
30 December 2021 – Customs & Excise Act, 1964: The tariff amendment notice, scheduled for publication in the Government Gazette, relates to the amendments to