VAT Compliance
&
Advisory Services
We assist businesses with VAT return preparation and ongoing VAT advisory, supporting companies in Centurion, Pretoria and across South Africa.
VAT Compliance Requires Accuracy
VAT isn’t a formality. It’s a high-risk tax with low tolerance for error. Our role is to ensure every VAT201 submitted is accurate, reconcilable, and backed by proper source documentation — once SARS flags a discrepancy, the burden of proof is yours
VAT Compliance & Advisory Services
VAT Advisory & Risk Review
We provide professional VAT advice on complex transactions, VAT treatment, documentary requirements, and compliance risks, helping businesses apply VAT correctly and avoid costly errors.
VAT201 Preparation & Filing
We prepare accurate monthly or bi-monthly VAT returns based on reconciled records, ensuring every submission is fully supported and audit-ready.
Output VAT
We verify correct VAT treatment across standard-rated, zero-rated, and exempt supplies — including documentation for cross-border transactions.
Input VAT
We review supporting tax invoices for compliance, confirm deductibility of expenses, and apply apportionment where required.
Import VAT (Customs VAT) Claims
We check that VAT paid on imported goods is supported by proper import documentation, correctly recorded, and claimed in the appropriate tax period.
SARS Queries, Audits & Penalties
We prepare document packs, respond to VAT verification letters and manage delayed refunds.
⚠️ What We Often See When Taking Over VAT
- Invalid tax invoices (e.g. no VAT number, missing details)
- Claimed input VAT on non-deductible expenses (e.g. entertainment, exempt-use assets)
- Duplicate invoices submitted across multiple periods
- Incorrect application of zero-rated exports (e.g. no proof of delivery, wrong time of supply)
- Refunds stuck in SARS review for months due to poor documentation
This outline reflects standard VAT scenarios encountered in practice. VAT treatment varies based on industry, use of goods/services, and supply chain structures. A tailored review is essential to ensure compliance.
VAT Advisory Consultation
VAT obligations can involve complex transaction treatment, cross-border considerations and regular SARS submissions. Professional guidance can help businesses ensure that VAT returns are correctly prepared and compliance risks are managed.