South Africa’s VAT on Digital Platforms Takes Effect April 2026. Who Pays?
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South Africa extends VAT to digital platform services from April 1 2026. We break down who is liable and what changes for consumers.
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Zimbabwe’s April 20 Corporate Registration Deadline: What Digital Platforms and Fintechs Must Do Now
All companies in Zimbabwe must complete COBE Act re-registration by April 20, 2026 — or face automatic deregistration.
South Africa’s VAT on Digital Platforms Is Live: What Netflix, Uber, and Meta Pay From April 2026
South Africa’s new VAT on foreign digital platforms is live from April 2026. Netflix, Uber, Meta — all now liable. What the tax means for platforms, local businesses, and consumers.
South Africa’s Platform Tax Pivot: Budget 2026 Makes Digital Marketplaces the VAT Collector
South Africa’s 2026 budget introduces platform operator VAT liability, requiring digital marketplaces to collect and remit VAT on behalf of third-party sellers — a shift that reshapes compliance obligations across the e-commerce sector.
