Dear Valued Customer,
For several years, it has been a customs requirement that all importers / exporters registered vat number is inserted on all customs declarations. If the vat number was invalid or inactive the declaration was rejected otherwise the declaration was accepted .However , from 1 April 2025 as far as vat numbers are concerned SARS will enforce the following:
- If the VAT number is active and valid BUT not linked to the correct entity (importers / exporters code number) the declaration will be rejected.
- If a VAT number is active, valid and linked with the correct trader, the declaration will be processed.
It is imperative that all importers / exporters verify that the correct vat number is linked to their importers / exporters code number. In other words the VAT number that is indicated in BOX 8 of the customs declaration pertains to the importers / exporters name of the same box.
Clients should ensure that they are compliant by making use of the Registration, Licensing and Accreditation process or by visiting a SARS office.
what document do i rcive to show that vat is linked
Please advise how to link a VAT number to an existing customs code? I’ve searched and tried the RLA portal, but I am unsuccessful. Do I do a new application? I have an importer client, but the RLA option is a zone specific??
Or do I re-register an export?
How do we link the customs and VAT issue
The VAT number is linked to an individual and not company
where does one do this on efiling?