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SARS will be running a trusts campaign on trusts from August to November 2026. Members will recall that SARS attended our regional meetings during the third quarter, where several trust‑related compliance matters were discussed. Following these engagements, SARS indicated that they will provide a series of media articles for publication… READ MORE
Trust registration and deregistration requirements. READ MORE
The first of a series of articles that SARS. READ MORE
FISA wishes to thank the Chairperson of the Trust Technical Committee, Mr Dirk Coetzee, the full committee, and every FISA member who submitted comments on the proposed draft Regulation of Trusts Bill, 2026. READ MORE
Proper governance of Trusts is essential. READ MORE
Testamentary trusts are designed to protect vulnerable beneficiaries. READ MORE
All FISA members who are Trust Service Providers are strongly encouraged to complete the FIC survey. READ MORE
SARS is intensifying its focus on trust compliance. READ MORE
SARS has withdrawn premature administrative penalties issued to trusts for outstanding 2024 and 2025 tax returns. READ MORE
Trustees of dormant trusts should act urgently as SARS begins enforcing administrative penalties for non-compliance. READ MORE
Die belastingimplikasies van trusts. READ MORE
Less than 25% of trusts are currently compliant with beneficial ownership requirements. READ MORE
Basiese beginsels en algemene wanopvattings oor trusts. READ MORE
Case law regarding majority decisions by trustees. READ MORE
The trustees of the FISA Bursary Scheme Trusts need volunteers to serve as trustees. READ MORE
Third-party data (IT3(t)) submission to SARS. READ MORE