South Africa: South Africa appoints new Commissioner The appointment of Edward Kieswetter as the new Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS) was announced at the end of March 2019. By Anne Bennett May 28 2019
South Africa: Proposed international tax amendments Proposed changes to the Income Tax Act, contained in the 2018 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (DTLAB), were released for comment on July 16 2018. This update focuses on certain international tax-related proposals. By Anne Bennett August 24 2018
South Africa: How the MLI will impact on investment structures involving Mauritius Those investing into South African companies via Mauritius need to evaluate whether they can defend their structures against any future PPT related challenges that may arise. By ITR Correspondent May 29 2018
South Africa makes plans for voluntary disclosure programme Pravin Gordhan, South Africa's finance minister, announced the South African Revenue Service (SARS)'s intention to launch a voluntary disclosure programme (VDP) in his budget speech earlier this year. The VDP will be ... By ITR Correspondent September 30 2010
Amendment to taxation of foreign dividends South African residents pay tax on their foreign dividends. However, various exemptions apply. In particular, where a resident of South Africa holds at least 20% of the ordinary shares in the declaring company and var... By ITR Correspondent August 31 2010