On 02 August 2023, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced that a Customs Mutual Administrative Assistance (MAA) Agreement with Uganda would enter into force on 01 September 2023.
MAAs on Customs
The purpose of the MAAs on Customs Agreements between two or more customs administrations is to:
- Enable the administrations to exchange information.
- Provide each other with technical assistance.
- Undertake surveillance and investigations together, with, and on behalf of, each other.
- Cooperate with each other in order to enhance the efficiency of their operations.