The South African Revenue Service on 28 October 2016 published a final notice regarding additional transfer pricing documentation requirements for companies with cross-border related-party transactions exceeding R100 million. Once the R100 million threshold is met, the additional recordkeeping requirements apply to all transactions exceeding R5 million. The new requirements apply for years of assessment beginning on or after 1 October 2016.
Related Posts
South Africa introduces tax incentive for electric, hydrogen vehicle production
The South African Revenue Service has released the Taxation Laws Amendment Act 2024 which introduces a new investment allowance for automotive companies investing in the production capacity for electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles in the
Read MoreSouth Africa: SARS lowers interest rates on outstanding taxes, overpayments
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has lowered interest rates on outstanding taxes and overpayments, effective as of 7 January 2025. Interest rates charged in terms of the legislation administered by SARS are split into three main
Read MoreSouth Africa gazettes Global Minimum Tax Act
South Africa published the Global Minimum Tax Act, 2024 (the GMT Act), in the Official Gazette on 24 December 2024. The legislation introduces two main components: an Income Inclusion Rule and a Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax, while notably
Read MoreSouth Africa: National Treasury, SARS consult draft Revenue Laws Amendment Bill (RLAB)
The National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) published the 2025 draft Revenue Laws Amendment Bill (RLAB) for public comment on 13 December 2024. This announcement was also made on the same day. This draft tax bill
Read MoreSouth Africa: SARS clarifies tax allowances, deductions for renewable energy generation assets
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released a guide “Guideline on the on Allowances and Deductions Relating to Assets Used in Generation of Electricity from Specified Sources of Renewable Energy” on 23 November 2024. It provides
Read MoreSouth Africa: SARS updates interest rate tables, reduces all rates
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published updated interest rate tables on 22 November 2024. Interest rates charged in terms of the legislation administered by SARS are split into three main categories, namely: interest charged on
Read More