Tax and Rates Acts 2025/26 Enacted and Gazetted
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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has repealed the 2013 National Dust Control Regulations, introducing a new regulatory framework under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004.FIC Issues Final Guidance on Credit Provider Definition under FICA
The Financial Intelligence Centre has released a final compliance communication clarifying the scope and application of the term ‘credit provider’ as defined in Item 11 of Schedule 1 to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001.ASB Proposes Amendments to Financial Reporting Conceptual Framework
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ICASA has issued a notice requesting public input on the renewal of the South African Post Office's 25-year reserved postal services licence, following a ministerial directive to review SAPO's exclusivity rights.FIC: Targeted Financial Sanctions List Updated
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The Financial Intelligence Centre has released draft Directive 11 for public comment, detailing mandatory risk and compliance return (RCR) submissions for 2026.FIC Clarifies Beneficial Ownership Obligations under FICA
The Financial Intelligence Centre has issued guidance on the mandatory identification and verification of beneficial owners under section 21B of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001.FIC Issues Draft PCC 123 on CASP Travel Rule
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has released Draft Public Compliance Communication 123 (Draft PCC 123) providing guidance on the implementation of the ‘Travel Rule’ for Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs).FIC Issues Draft PCC 122 on Special Purpose Vehicles
The Financial Intelligence Centre has published Draft Public Compliance Communication 122 to provide guidance on the obligations of Special Purpose Vehicles under the FIC Act.Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act 2023: Commencement of Traveller Declaration Provisions
National Treasury has gazetted a ministerial proclamation linking the commencement of traveller declaration provisions in the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act, No. 18 of 2023, with cash conveyance reporting under FICA.FIC Draft Guidance: Geolocation Registration for Accountable Institutions
The Financial Intelligence Centre has released a draft compliance communication for comment, clarifying the registration of geolocation data for branches and subsidiaries of accountable institutions.The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Acts Online. Acts Online accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or fairness of the article, nor does the information contained herein constitute advice, legal or otherwise.