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VAT Workshops 2025 | Virtual training

October 2025

Training details

Dates: 

  • Thursday, 2 October 2025
  • Thursday, 9 October 2025

Time: 9am-2pm
CPD: CPD points will be awarded for attendance
Cost: R2,200 (including VAT)

PwC is thrilled to announce its annual VAT workshop. This year, we will discuss essential VAT concepts, dispute resolution rules, carbon tax and customs principles of relevance to vendors. Join us in unpacking the following topics:

  • VAT
    • Basic principles
    • Overview of VAT
    • Fundamentals of output tax and input tax
    • Zero rated, exempt and non-supplies explained
    • Understanding exports and imports
    • The importance of retaining appropriate supporting documentation
    • Apportionment essentials
    • Group transactions
    • Expected amendments
    • Dispute resolution processes
  • Customs
    • Understanding the link between customs and VAT
    • Essential aspects of customs valuation to ensure accurate and compliant declarations
    • The role of the importer of record: compliance responsibilities and clearing agent liabilities
    • Registration Licensing and Accreditation (RLA)
    • Advanced Payment Notification
  • VAT compliance
    • What’s new with SARS relating to VAT compliance
    • Verification process, areas of concern and top tips
  • Carbon tax
    • Carbon Taxpayer/ Data Provider Registration and Licensing Criteria
    • Carbon Tax Phase Two: Insights
    • CBAM: global developments in carbon regulation and its impact on SA business

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Seshnee Naidoo

Manager, PwC South Africa

Tel: +27 (0) 11 797 4145

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