Customs and excise audit preparation: evidence before the visit
Clearance trails, rebate and bond records, and operational proof South African operators need before Customs scrutiny.
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Diesel refund, SARS disputes & compliance insights for South Africa.
Evidence-led articles on diesel refund compliance, SARS objections, customs and excise, and operational controls for South African businesses.
Preparing for a SARS audit in fuel-intensive businesses
Litre trails, logbooks, asset registers and evidence packs for mining, farming and industrial operators.
Read articleDiesel refund guide: eligibility, registration and how to claim
Complete diesel refund information for South African businesses — who qualifies, how to register, how to claim and common mistakes.
Read articleDiesel refund for mining: eligible use, logbooks and audits
Open-pit, underground and quarry operations: eligible activities, mixed-use apportionment and SARS scrutiny.
Read articleDiesel refund for farming and agriculture
Primary production rules, tractor vs road use, seasonal records and common claim mistakes.
Read article100% diesel refund rate from April 2026
What the rate increase means and how to prepare before higher-value claims.
Read articleDiesel refund logbook requirements in 2026
Storage logs, usage logs, asset ties and reconciliations SARS expects on the new platform.
Read articleMigrating diesel refund claims from VAT to the SARS platform
Phase-by-phase checklist for registration, records, systems and first claims on the standalone platform.
Read articleWhat triggers a diesel refund audit in 2026?
Profile mismatches, seller data, reconciliation anomalies and record gaps that attract SARS verification.
Read articleSARS new diesel refund platform: what to prepare in 2026
Registration, logbooks and record changes as SARS decouples diesel refunds from VAT and rolls out a standalone claims platform.
Read articleSARS objection evidence checklist (PDF)
One-page printable checklist: deadlines, evidence map and submission quality before you file.
Download checklistSARS objection: evidence checklist for a defensible submission
Deadlines, documents, factual proof and the evidence gaps that weaken objections before SARS even tests the legal argument.
Read articleDiesel refund audit: 7 evidence gaps that weaken your position
Common record and control failures that undermine diesel refund claims before SARS even tests the legal argument.
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