South Africa - Request for Refund of Excise Duty and Fuel Levy

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for requesting for refund of Excise duty and fuel levy in person, the applicant has to visit the office of South African Revenue Services.
2. The address and contact details of any nearest SARS branch can be found in the following link: Link
3. Visit the nearest SARS branch and obtain an Application for refund in respect of Excise Duty and Fuel Levy - External (DA 90 Form)from the relevant department. Or click here to download: Link
4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
5. Complete the form as required with relevant details under respective sections. After completing the application form, attach the required documents with the completed form.
6. Then, proceed to submit the application packageto the relevant authority at the office in person for further processes. Make the necessary payment as directed (if any).
7. After submission, the completed form and corresponding documents will be put into further verification and validation processes.
8. Once all the processes got completed, the authorities will perform necessary actions for the refund grant process as per the applicant’s request.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Original and copies of Invoices or Purchase slips
• Identity document copy (if required)
• Residential proof copy (if required)
• Bank account proof copy (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

South African Revenue Service (SARS) - Head Office,
Lehae la Sars Building, 299 Bronkhorst Street,
New Muckleneuk, Brooklyn,
PRETORIA
Postal address: Private Bag X923
Pretoria,0001
Tel: (012) 422 4000
Call Centre: 0800 00 7277
Fax number: (012) 422 5180
Email: For Tax Practitioners: [email protected]
Email: For Taxpayers: [email protected]
Website: Contacts link

South African Revenue Service (SARS) Region Contacts Details
South African Revenue Service (SARS) Branches

Eligibility

Any diplomatic or other foreign representative who wants to request for refund with respect to excise duty and fuel levy can apply.

Fees

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Documents to Use

Application form: Link

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Required Information

• Receipt of claim details
• Applicant information
• Identity document/passport number
• SARS Reference number and Mission/embassy’s name
• Bank details
• Payment details
• Vehicle registration numbers and other similar details

Need for the Document

In order to claim refund of excise duty and fuel levy from the South African Revenue Service, the diplomatic or any other foreign representative must request and obtain it from the Department of South African Revenue Services.

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