Follow the steps below to successfully claim your VAT refund through the VAT Refund Agency.
Required Documents Checklist
We need the following documents:
- Valid South African Tax invoices endorsed by Eswatini Revenue Authority
- SRA Refund forms (Applies to Non-Commercial exports of goods from South Africa)
- Proof of payment (required if the total purchase amount is more than R10,000).
Claim by Companies
Companies should provide the following documents:
- Valid South African Tax invoices endorsed by Eswatini Revenue Authority
- SRA Refund Envelope (Applies to Commercial exports of goods from South Africa)
- For commercial exports of goods from South Africa, where the tax invoice exceeds R5000, inclusive of VAT, proof of authorised release by SARS customs must be submitted. This includes the SAD500 and in the case of amendments, the Voucher of correction.
- Proof of payment (required if the total purchase amount is more than R10,000).
- Declaration form from Asycuda generated by Eswatini Revenue Authority’s system
Registrable goods
To claim VAT refund for registrable goods, please provide:
- Valid South African Tax invoice endorsed by Eswatini Revenue Authority
- Proof of authorised release by SARS
- SRA VAT refund envelope or SRA VAT refund form
- Copy of passport of owner in Eswatini/ Copy of South African passport holder and SRA vehicle certificate
- Proof of payment (required if the total purchase amount is more than R10,000).
- Where applicable, the manufacturer’s certificate for a new vehicle
- Copy of passport of owner in Eswatini/ Copy of South African passport holder and SRA vehicle certificate
Second-hand Goods
Along with the above mentioned documents for individual or company claims, the following is specifically required for second-hand goods:
- Valid South African Tax invoices endorsed by Eswatini Revenue Authority
- SRA Refund Envelope or form
- In case of second-hand vehicles, proof of registration in Eswatini
- Proof of payment (required if the total purchase amount is more than R10,000).
Note: All copies must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths where indicated.