Indirect Tax Practice

The PwC South African Indirect Tax practice consists of 40 professionals, including 4 dedicated directors.

We operate from various centres in Southern Africa including Bloemfontein, Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria. Our effective use of our Global Network, with offices in over 60 countries, enables us to support your business with best practices. We advise clients in all the major industries, and have particular strengths in the provincial and local government, financial services, mining, education, and telecommunications industries.

Value-Added Tax Services

Our services are based on three core practice areas:

VAT reviews

Input/Output Tax Savings Reviews
Calculating the annual VAT apportionment percentage
VAT coding of chart of accounts
Reviewing contracts with National/Provincial government for VAT implications
Documentary Compliance Reviews
Process and Control reviews

VAT consulting services

Identifying opportunities for tax planning and VAT savings
Researching and interpreting the VAT Act
Researching and drafting detailed VAT opinions
Industry specific consulting, reviews and tax planning
VAT training

VAT compliance

Review/completion and submission of VAT registration forms
Review/completion and submission of VAT returns
Electronic-based Reviews (eg VAT number vetting)
Drafting and submitting objections and appeals
Dealing with SARS on industry specific issues
Negotiating settlements
Dealing with SARS employees during VAT audits
Drafting and submitting ruling applications

Contact us

Shirley Machaba
Government & Public Sevices Leader
Tel: +27 (0)12 429 0037
Email