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Dividends tax (sections 64D to 64N)
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Dividends tax (sections 64D to 64N) Dividends tax is levied on dividends paid by companies that are residents (other than headquarter companies). Dividends tax is also payable by foreign companies on a foreign dividend to the extent that the foreign dividend does not constitute the distribution of an asset in specie and it is paid to residents in respect of listed shares. Dividends tax is levied at the rate of 20% of the amount of the dividend paid. Certain dividends paid by oil and gas companies and international shipping companies are subject to dividends tax at the rate of 0%. Dividends paid to non-residents may be subject to a reduced rate of tax under a tax treaty. 61 A company or regulated intermediary must withhold dividends tax on behalf of the beneficial owners when a cash dividend is paid. The company is liable for dividends tax on any dividend in specie paid by it. A dividend received by or accrued to a person may be subject to either dividends tax or normal tax. 3.8 Value-added tax 3.8.1 Introduction VAT is an indirect tax levied under the VAT Act and is based on the consumption of goods and services in the economy. VAT must be included in the selling price of every taxable supply 62 of goods or services made by certain traders (vendors) that carry on an enterprise in the Republic. A “vendor” is a person who is registered, or required to be registered for VAT. VAT is a destination-based tax which means that tax will be payable on most goods or services supplied for consumption in South Africa as well as on the importation of goods into the country. The importation of services is also subject to VAT if the recipient is a resident and the services are acquired for exempt, private or other non-taxable purposes. 3.8.2 Tax rates VAT is levied at the standard rate (currently 15%) on most supplies and importations, but there is a limited range of goods and services which are subject to VAT at the zero rate. For example, exports and certain basic foodstuffs are taxed at the zero rate of VAT provided certain conditions are met. Certain goods and services are exempt when supplied in, or imported into South Africa. 61 For more information see the Comprehensive Guide to Dividends Tax. 62 The term “taxable supply” includes both standard rated and zero-rated supplies. |
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