On 1 July 2019, in communication addressed to external stakeholders, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) confirmed that it would be embarking on roadshows to discuss the New Customs Legislation, from 22 July 2019 to 1 August 2019.

The roadshows are intended to allow for presentations and question sessions focused on the new Registration, Licensing and Accreditation (RLA) system, which is expected to be implemented in September 2019.

These roadshows should prove useful to stakeholders as the new RLA system seeks to introduce new SARS processes, such as requiring all current registrations and licenses to be re-applied for under the new legislation.

Stakeholders are encouraged to book their seats to attend the SARS roadshows here before 8 July 2019. Note that bookings will be on a first come, first served basis and are limited to a maximum of two people per organisation.

Written by Busisiwe Vilakazi, Associate, Tax, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg