What is it?
- 7 December 2020 – Transfer Duty enhancements implemented
What is it?
These are the Transfer Duty rates applied to properties acquired on or after 1 March 2020, and apply to all persons (including Companies, Close Corporations and Trusts):
Value of the property (R) | Rate |
1 – 1000 000 | 0% |
1 000 001 – 1 375 000 | 3% of the value above R1 000 000 |
1 375 001 – 1 925 000 | R11 250 + 6% of the value above R 1 375 000 |
1 925 001 – 2 475 000 | R44 250 + 8% of the value above R 1 925 000 |
2 475 001 – 11 000 000 | R88 250 +11% of the value above R2 475 000 |
11 000 001 and above | R1 026 000 + 13% of the value exceeding R11 000 000 |
Who pays Transfer Duty?
- For acquisitions:
The person acquiring the property - For renunciations:
The person in whose favour or for whose benefit, any interest in or restriction upon the use or disposal of property has been renounced.
How do I submit my Transfer Duty Declaration?
- A Transfer Duty Declaration can be submitted to SARS in one of two ways:
- Should supporting documents be required, it will be requested of the Conveyancer to upload such electronically. Once satisfied, the application will be approved. If no payment is required, the system will automatically release the receipt after approval.
- Should a payment be required, the Conveyancer will make such electronically after which the receipt will be issued.
- It is advised that all parties ensure their tax affairs are in order as property transfers are used in an attempt to ensure tax compliance across all taxes. If, for example, you are not registered or you have outstanding tax returns or payments, you will be given the opportunity to correct matters with SARS. Should matters not be resolved, steps will be taken to ensure compliance and this may delay the transfer of the property. One such step that may be taken is the appointment of the Conveyancer or any other person as an agent with the instruction to pay SARS from the proceeds of the sale. It is further recommended that you ensure that your personal details (ID number, Income Tax/VAT number) on our systems are correct as any disparity could also cause delays.
- A taxable supply is a supply on which VAT must be charged at the standard rate (it increased from 14% to 15% from 1 April 2018) or at the zero rate. To be a taxable supply, the supplier (seller or transferor) must be a “vendor” and the supply of the property must be in the course or furtherance of an “enterprise.”
- The supply of an entire enterprise with all its assets (including any fixed property) as a “going concern” may qualify as a zero-rated taxable supply if all the conditions in section 11(1)(e) of the VAT Act are met. Refer to Interpretation Note 57: Sale of an enterprise or part thereof as a going concern and VAT News 15 – August 2000 for more details in this regard.
When should it be paid?
How should it be paid?
Related Documents
LAPD-Gen-G01 – Taxation in South Africa
LAPD-Gen-G02 – Guide for Tax Rates Duties Levies
LAPD-Gen-G05 – Guide to Disposal of a Residence from a Company or Trust
LAPD-Gen-G08 – Guide on the Taxation of Professional Sports Clubs and Players
LAPD-IT-G19 – Comprehensive Guide to Dividends Tax
LAPD-IT-G20 – Guide to the Taxation of Special Trusts
LAPD-IT-G24 – Guide on Mutual Agreement Procedures
LAPD-TD-G01 – Transfer Duty Guide
TD-AE-02-G02 – Guide for Transfer Duty via eFiling – External Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ: What is Transfer Duty?
Transfer Duty is a tax levied in terms of the...
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