Wanting to reclaim VAT before leaving South Africa?

 

As of 1st April 2023, SARS has appointed a new agency, the Vat Refund Agency, to deal with VAT Refunds. Please read the information available for the VAT Refund Agency on their website  www.vatrefundagency.co.za

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Summary of the Procedure to claim VAT refund.

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• Read the information provided in www.vatrefundagency.co.za

• Go to Customs for inspection of invoices and get these invoices stamped.

• If under R5000 claimed, they will need your name, surname & address on invoice.

• Up to R10 000 and over, they also need proof of payment (receipt if paid by cash or card payment slip) for each invoice provided.

• Once stamped by Customs, go to VRA office in the harbour with all documentation, to complete POPI and Disclaimer form, and complete claim form. Give your bank account details – it must be a foreign bank, as they cannot refund VAT to a S. African bank account.

• Submit all documents, ensuring you make copies of everything.

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It takes approx 3 months before a VAT refund is processed. Address support@vatrefundagency.co.za and/or info@vatrefundagency.co.za for any questions. Tel +27 10 025 6371.

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If you submitted a VAT refund claim before 31st Mar 2023 and have not yet received any info contact info@taxrefunds.co.za, bonita@taxrefunds.co.za. Tel +27 11 979 0055.