Repeat offenders removed from AEO programme

The South African Revenue Services (Sars) has removed more than 100 accredited clients from its Authorised Economic Operator programme due to continuous non-compliance.

Although seen as a negative statistic, it strengthens Sars’s standing internationally as it confirms that non-compliance will not be tolerated.

Sars’ programme has been recognized worldwide, placing South Africa at the forefront of AEO technological advances.

Sars is, most likely, already negotiating Mutual Recognition Arrangements with many of its counterpart countries, and it is therefore strongly recommended that traders become accredited.

  • This is an excerpt of a column that can be read here.