South Africa scraps low value import VAT exemption

29 August 2024

On 1 September 2024 the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will scrap its current import VAT exemption on low value goods.

This import VAT exemption allows imports up to a value of 500 rand (approx. £21) to be cleared into South Africa VAT free, and once removed it will mean all imported goods will be subject to VAT at 15% when entering the country.

The SARS hope that the removal of this exemption will eliminate the unfair advantage it gives to businesses outside of South Africa over resident providers who must charge VAT when selling the same low value goods in country.

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