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South Africa enforces strict Transfer Pricing documentation requirements under Section 31 of the Income Tax Act, administered by the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Our experts provide end-to-end Transfer Pricing documentation, benchmarking, and advisory solutions in line with OECD guidelines and local regulations.
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South Africa’s Transfer Pricing regime, governed by Section 31 of the Income Tax Act and administered by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), mandates that related-party transactions follow the OECD arm’s-length principle.
Taxpayers must maintain contemporaneous documentation to prove that intercompany pricing for goods, services, loans, and intangibles reflects market conditions.
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South Africa’s Transfer Pricing regime is governed by Section 31 of the Income Tax Act. It requires taxpayers engaged in cross-border related-party transactions to maintain contemporaneous documentation proving arm’s-length pricing.
Taxpayers must prepare Local File and Master File documentation as prescribed by Public Notice 1127 of 2016. These files should include transaction descriptions, functional analysis, and benchmarking results to substantiate compliance.
South Africa’s Transfer Pricing framework closely follows OECD principles, ensuring global consistency. SARS expects documentation to demonstrate that pricing aligns with the arm’s-length standard under the OECD methodology.
Failure to comply with Section 31 may lead to tax adjustments, interest, and penalties under the Tax Administration Act. SARS may also impose fines for failure to submit required Transfer Pricing documentation on time.
Documentation should be updated annually or whenever there are material changes to intercompany transactions. SARS may request the latest reports during audits or risk reviews.
We provide tailored documentation, benchmarking, and advisory services that meet SARS and OECD standards — ensuring your intercompany transactions are defensible, compliant, and optimized for efficiency.
SARS requires all related-party loans to follow the arm’s-length principle, meaning interest rates and terms must reflect market conditions. Proper documentation and benchmarking are essential to avoid adjustments or penalties.
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