Dear Valued Client
Please do not ignore this very important communication for action required on your SARS business e-filing profile.
- RLA on-boarding registration deadline was communicated as 31 March 2023.
SCT has been made aware of final notices being sent out by SARS confirming Notice of Intention – To Suspend for clients who have not yet followed the on-boarding process. All Importers and Exporters need to please review their registration status and follow the step-by-step process provided attached and video source below:
Video on how to navigate the RLA system via YouTube https://youtu.be/kN-sZWOFkpw
Please note: SARS notices may have been emailed to the accountant in cases where they are the registered administrator on the business e-filing profile.
If the below notice has been received, it is imperative to register online now and write your appeal before the deadline.
- SARS Advanced Payment notification will be mandatory from 1 December 2023.
All clients who make payment for shipments prior to arrival in South Africa will need to provide SCT with the APN reference number, which is required on the customs clearance entry.
Kindly read attached correspondence and link below for further explanation:
https://www.sars.gov.za/sc-cc-33-submission-of-advance-import-payments-external-guide/
https://www.sars.gov.za/apn-presentation-29-nov-21/
We urge all clients to please take the necessary action and not delay on the above, as it will have implications on your import/export clearance and penalties from SARS.
Should you require further assistance please call our Durban Office 0318180320, we however cannot action any of the above processes on your behalf, only provide guidance.