Sars on 14 November 2014 published draft Rule 59A to the Act (Registration of persons participating in activities regulated by the Act) for comment by 28 November 2014.
The draft amendment proposes that a public officer appointed by the company and approved by Sars in terms of section 246 (Public officers of companies) of the Tax Administration Act, 2011, may apply for registration on behalf of a company if duly authorised by that company.
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