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How to import donations duty free in South Africa

The question of how to import donations duty free is particularly relevant in South Africa…

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Managing Excise Accounts on eFiling

Understanding Excise Tax Excise tax is a type of indirect tax levied on the manufacture…

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Understanding regulations around importing, storing, manufacturing, transporting and selling alcohol in South Africa

To operate legally in South Africa's alcohol industry, ensure you meet all of the necessary…

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Your guide to AfCFTA

The African Continental Free Trade Agreement was enforced by the African Union (AU) in May…

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How SARS assigns the customs value of imports

When it comes to importing, the duties payable are a central consideration in how profitable…

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How to pay as little import duty as possible

The rate of customs duty on an import can make or break its profitability. To…

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How and when export duties apply

The South African Customs Act was amended in 2020 so that customs duties (taxes) may…

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The benefits of a deferment account

With every import shipment SARS customs levies, duty, and VAT are payable by the importer.…

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Why and how we pay SARS Health Levies

Based on goals set by the South African Department of Health, SARS may impose levies…

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Your Basic Guide to Value Added Tax (VAT)

South Africans pay VAT daily when they purchase products or services from a local entity…

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