SARS Assistance
How does the South African Revenue Services (SARS) assist small business?
The government recognises the vital role small businesses play in stimulating economic activity, creating jobs, alleviating poverty and improving the living standards of all in South Africa. For this reason, SARS and the National Treasury are striving to make things simpler for entrepreneurs. They have introduced a number of initiatives to empower small businesses.
Source : South African Revenue Services
SARS has initiated a programme aimed at empowering small businesses. This includes:
Community tax helpers
SARS will send staff to visit small businesses to help them with tax issues such as registration, tax returns and other tax obligations.
Call centre
A single national call centre number will be created for all tax and customs enquiries.
Small business help desks
Dedicated facilities with extended hours will be made available for small businesses in the call centre and at SARS offices.
Focus on VAT education
A campaign on VAT education is under way.
Accounting and payroll packages
SARS will make accounting and payroll packages available to small businesses. You can obtain software for your own computer or use one of the SARS kiosks we will set up.
Source : South African Revenue Services
