South Africa’s tax authority, SARS, has confirmed a multi‑year plan to roll out mandatory e‑invoicing and real‑time VAT digital reporting. The phased approach will begin with system design and pilot engagement through 2026, followed by onboarding of large VAT taxpayers and priority sectors between 2026 and 2029. The reform aims to transform VAT administration into a seamless, data‑driven process where compliance is automated and risk is detected at the point of transaction.
Phase 1, system design and pilot engagement, is slated to occur through 2026.
Category C filers, major B2G taxpayers, and high‑risk sectors will be the focus of the initial rollout.
To create a seamless compliance system where ‘tax just happens’ by using real‑time, transaction‑level data.
Secure batch channels such as SFTP, Connect Direct, and Message Queue, as well as API‑based options for ERP and SME accounting tools.
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