South Africa Tax ID Numbers

Taxpayer Reference Number (TRN)

For Individuals, Entities, Example: 9123456783

A South African income tax reference number (TRN) is 10 numeric digits. The tax reference number starts with 0, 1, 2, 3 or 9. The TIN is used in almost all correspondence between SARS and the taxpayer as well as in prescribed documents.

VAT Number (VAT)

For Individuals, Entities, VAT, Example: 4734567892

A South African VAT number is 10 digits in length and begins with a 4. A VAT number can be obtained by registering with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). A person can only register for VAT if they are carrying on an enterprise. A “person” is defined in the VAT Act and includes, but is not limited to, an individual, company, partnership, trust fund and a municipality.

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