Eszter Rapanos, Quality Assurance, Public Sector and Publication Manager, Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA) Eszter Rapanos, Quality Assurance, Public Sector and Publication Manager, Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA)

Securities Transfer Tax When Transferring Shares Between Trusts

Confused about whether trusts must pay Securities Transfer Tax when transferring shares? This FAQ unpacks a common scenario—trust-to-trust share transfers—and clarifies who is responsible, how SARS eFiling works, and what to do when the system doesn’t accept trust registration numbers. A must-read for accountants dealing with trust transactions and STT compliance!

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