(f)
Small, medium and micro enterprises
Information on SMMEs, details of various assistance schemes, rebates, incentives and
information such as how to start a business, types of business entities and requirements of
registration of a business entity, can be obtained from the Department of Trade, Industry and
Competition or on its website www.thedtic.gov.za.
3.
A business and the South African Revenue Service
3.1
Introduction
A general understanding of SARS, as well as the duties and obligations under the various tax
laws are required when conducting a business.
Certain tax laws are administered by the Commissioner or by any officer or person engaged
in carrying out the relevant laws under a delegation from or under the control, direction or
supervision of the Commissioner.
SARS is obligated by law to determine and collect from each taxpayer the correct amount of
tax that is due. The SARS officials or persons are the representatives of the Commissioner
and in that capacity must ensure that the tax laws are administered correctly and fairly so that
no one is favoured or prejudiced above the rest.
3.2
Income tax
3.2.1 General
Income tax in respect of a business is levied on taxable income determined under the Act, or
on taxable turnover of a micro business [see 2.1.6(a) and 3.2.15(c)].
3.2.2 Registration
As soon as a person commences a business, whether as a sole proprietor, a partner in a
partnership or as a company, the person is required to register as a taxpayer with the local
SARS branch or on SARS eFiling
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in order to obtain a reference number. The person must
register within 21 business days after becoming liable for any normal tax or becoming liable
to submit any return.
See the SARS website for details for registering as a taxpayer.
Depending on other factors such as the type of taxpayer, turnover, payroll amounts,
involvement in imports and exports etc., a taxpayer could also be liable for other taxes, duties,
levies and contributions such as VAT, PAYE, SDL, UIF contributions, dividends tax, Customs
and Excise.
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