Timeframe
2028: Potential mandatory e-invoicing.
April 2025: Start of the pilot phase; voluntary participation of companies possible.
September 2025: Public consultation on the Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (TALAB);
technical and legal framework for e-invoicing and e-reporting.
End of 2025: Second planned public consultation on technical and legal requirements.
2026: Mandatory introduction of e-invoicing for large companies.
2028: Full implementation of mandatory e-invoicing regulations for all VAT-registered companies.
applicability
The e-invoice primarily covers Business-to-Business (B2G) and Business to Business (B2B) transactions.
format
No clear information available. Expected XML- or PEPPOL BIS – Format
Electronic signature
No clear information available.
Archiving
E-invoices must 5 years long be archived.
Further information on electronic invoicing in South Africa:
GOpus® eInvoice
Our GOpus® eInvoice The solution integrates with SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA and supports the creation of outgoing e-invoices in all international country formats. This allows you to create and send all your invoice content between different international invoice issuers and recipients directly from your SAP system, and to archive all invoice documents with comprehensive monitoring. Integration with the SAP modules SD, FI, MM, RE/FX, IS-H, IS-U, and SAP Service Billing is possible. Further integrations are available upon request.
Do you have further questions about our solution or would you like more detailed information about e-invoicing regulations in South Africa?
We will be happy to personally assist you with any further questions you may have about our solution and the regulations.
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