Tax Practitioner registration and verification process improved

21 April 2026 – SARS is modernising the Tax Practitioner registration process to improve governance and compliance.

What is changing?

• A three-step registration process remains in place: RCB initiates registration, applicant completes the RAV01, and finalises application on eFiling.
• SARS will apply risk-based verification after receiving the application and may request supporting documents where a risk is identified.
• Registration status on eFiling is simplified to: Active, Suspended or Deregistered for RCBs.

How does this benefit you?

• Improved visibility of registration status on eFiling.
• Improved accuracy of tax practitioner register.
• Stronger governance and compliance through risk-based verification.

Updated guides:

• GEN-GEN-59-G01 – Criteria for the Registration of Tax Practitioners – External Guide
• GEN-GEN-58-G01 – How RCBs can Manage Tax Practitioner Members on eFiling – External Guide