South African Revenue Services (SARS) is preparing to launch a mandatory e‑invoicing model, with full operational capability targeted for 2028. The initiative builds on the 2025 Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill and will include e‑invoicing, e‑reporting and a Peppol‑based interoperability framework. A phased rollout is planned for 2026‑2027, with stakeholder engagement and framework publication before the 2028 launch.
South Africa is targeting full operational e‑invoicing capability in 2028.
The 2025 Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (TALAB) provides the legislative basis for the e‑invoicing model.
A Peppol‑based 5‑corner real‑time VAT transaction reporting model is being considered for interoperability.
The proposed model includes e‑invoicing, e‑reporting, and a Peppol‑based interoperability framework.
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EY · about 13 hours ago
EY discusses the e-invoicing requirements for South Africa, outlining what CFOs and COOs should consider to comply with the new digital invoicing rules.
SABC News · about 14 hours ago
The Western Cape High Court declared Section 7 of South Africa's VAT Act unconstitutional, ruling that the Minister of Finance cannot unilaterally raise the VAT rate. The court imposed a 12‑month period before Parliament can confirm or reject any VAT rate adjustments, and the proposed 1% increase announced in the 2025 Budget Speech was withdrawn.
BusinessDay · 6 days ago
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana raised South Africa’s VAT registration threshold from R1 million to R2.3 million in the 2026 budget speech, easing compliance burdens for SMBs and encouraging digital growth. The move removes a key growth constraint and signals a broader push toward digitalisation and innovation.
Daily Dispatch · 8 days ago
South Africa’s 2026 Budget lifts the VAT registration threshold from R1 million to R2.3 million, easing compliance for small businesses. The announcement also notes a 21‑cent per litre increase in fuel levies, while the threshold had remained frozen for fifteen years. The move is seen as a relief for SMEs but is framed within broader fiscal and infrastructure challenges.
Moneyweb · 10 days ago
South Africa’s Finance Minister announced that the VAT registration threshold will rise from R1 million to R2.3 million, and the turnover‑tax limit for very small businesses will also be lifted to R2.3 million. The change, first made in 2009, also removes the restriction on tax year‑end dates, easing compliance burdens for small firms. The adjustment aligns with inflation expectations and aims to encourage entrepreneurship.
Moonstone · 10 days ago
South Africa will raise the mandatory VAT registration threshold from R1 million to R2.3 million and the voluntary threshold from R50 000 to R120 000, effective 1 April 2026. The annual turnover tax limit will also rise from R1 million to R2.3 million. These changes aim to adjust for inflation and support small businesses.
