South Africa
VAT Act compliance, made simple
ComplianceDesk gives you 14 pre-built VAT Act controls, an evidence vault, audit-ready reports, and reminders before anything falls overdue — so proving VAT Act compliance stops being a spreadsheet exercise.
Every VAT Act control, organised for you
The real control library ComplianceDesk seeds the moment you activate VAT Act — 14 controls across 5 categories.
Registration & Thresholds
- VAT-1.1 Compulsory registration threshold monitored
- VAT-1.2 Voluntary registration eligibility assessed
- VAT-1.3 VAT vendor details and tax periods confirmed
Output/Input Tax & Invoicing
- VAT-2.1 Output tax correctly charged on taxable supplies
- VAT-2.2 Input tax deductions supported by valid tax invoices
- VAT-2.3 Tax invoices issued within the prescribed period
- VAT-2.4 Apportionment applied for mixed taxable/exempt supplies
Returns & Payments
- VAT-3.1 VAT201 returns submitted on time
- VAT-3.2 VAT payments made by the due date
- VAT-3.3 VAT refunds requested and substantiated
Zero-Rating & Exemptions
- VAT-4.1 Zero-rated supplies correctly classified and documented
- VAT-4.2 Exempt supplies under section 12 correctly identified
Record-Keeping
- VAT-5.1 VAT records retained for the prescribed period
- VAT-5.2 Credit and debit notes issued for adjustments
Frequently asked questions
How many controls does ComplianceDesk track for VAT Act?
14, organised into 5 categories, ready to assign to an owner as soon as you activate the framework.
Can I track VAT Act alongside other frameworks?
Yes — most teams activate several frameworks at once. Controls that overlap across frameworks can share the same evidence, so you don't collect the same document twice.
How long does it take to set up VAT Act in ComplianceDesk?
Activating VAT Act instantly seeds its full control library. Most teams assign owners and get their first controls moving within a day.
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