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You can make booking enquiries for cargo examinations in Durban, including scanner bookings and physical-inspection bookings for system-generated stops, manual stops, and Customs Supervision inspections.
- Who it is for:
- importers, exporters, freight forwarders, and logistics providers in Durban
- How to act on it:
- Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line including the operational activity and applicable SSM case number
Provisional taxpayers, including those with additional income such as sole proprietors, can file their tax return between 13 July 2026 and 22 January 2027. This ensures compliance with tax obligations and avoids penalties.
- Who it is for:
- provisional taxpayers earning salary plus additional income
- How to act on it:
- Submit the ITR12 return via SARS eFiling or SARS MobiApp using verified personal and financial details
After SARS processes a tax return, taxpayers can access their Notice of Assessment (ITA34), which shows whether they are due a refund, owe money, or have no balance. This document confirms the final tax outcome.
- Who it is for:
- all taxpayers who have filed a return
- How to act on it:
- Log in to SARS eFiling, the SARS MobiApp, or SOQS to view the ITA34
Trusts must file their tax return between 19 September 2026 and 22 January 2027. This includes reporting income, deductions, and ensuring compliance with tax laws.
- Who it is for:
- trusts
- How to act on it:
- Submit the ITR12 return via SARS eFiling or SARS MobiApp using verified personal and financial details
Individuals and businesses can file their annual Income Tax Return (ITR12) through SARS eFiling or the SARS MobiApp. This includes reporting income, deductions, and claiming refunds or paying outstanding amounts. Filing helps meet tax obligations and supports public services.
- Who it is for:
- non-provisional taxpayers earning salary or wages under PAYE, provisional taxpayers, and trusts
- How to act on it:
- Submit the ITR12 return via SARS eFiling or SARS MobiApp using verified personal and financial details
Entities must choose the correct Exempt Institution category when applying for Income Tax Exemption. Choosing the wrong category will result in application rejection.
- Who it is for:
- entities applying for Income Tax Exemption
- How to act on it:
- Apply for Income Tax Exemption through SARS using the correct Exempt Institution category
Approved Section 18A entities must submit IT3(d) third-party data for all tax-deductible receipts issued to donor taxpayers, including details on donations of property made in kind.
- Who it is for:
- approved Section 18A entities
- How to act on it:
- Submit IT3(d) third-party data via eFiling after completing the IT3-02 Return (Declaration)
Entities must ensure they select the correct 'Nature of Entity' when registering for Income Tax. If incorrectly registered, they must visit a SARS Taxpayer Service Centre to amend it.
- Who it is for:
- entities registered with SARS that have selected an incorrect or non-qualifying 'Nature of Entity'
- How to act on it:
- Book an appointment at the nearest SARS Taxpayer Service Centre to amend the 'Nature of Entity' designation
Visitors to South Africa may import personal effects and sporting or recreational equipment for their own use without paying duties or taxes, as long as the goods are for personal use and not for resale.
- Who it is for:
- non-residents (visitors) entering South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Declare goods at port of entry using the appropriate declaration method (online, TD-01, or verbal)
Returning residents may re-import personal effects, sporting, and recreational equipment without paying duties or taxes, provided the goods are identifiable as those previously exported and can be proven to have been declared before export.
- Who it is for:
- returning South African residents
- How to act on it:
- Present proof of original export, such as a prior declaration or purchase receipt, at customs upon return
South African residents may register their valuable items with SARS before leaving the country using the Traveller Goods Declaration (TGD1) form, so they can be re-imported without paying duties upon return.
- Who it is for:
- South African residents planning to leave the country with identifiable valuables
- How to act on it:
- Complete and submit a Traveller Goods Declaration (TGD1) form to SARS before departure
Travellers can submit a physical declaration form at ports of entry or exit to report goods they are bringing into or taking out of South Africa.
- Who it is for:
- all travellers entering or leaving South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Obtain and fill out the Traveller Declaration (TD-01) form and submit it to customs officials at the port of entry or exit