Print on Demand Tax South Africa: SARS & Foreign Income
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Print on Demand platforms do not handle tax for you. As a South African seller, you are responsible for reporting your income to SARS.
Foreign Income
Earnings from Etsy, Redbubble, and similar platforms are foreign income. SARS requires you to declare all income, including from overseas. Keep records in ZAR and note exchange rates.
Record-Keeping
Keep a spreadsheet of sales, dates, platforms, and exchange rates. Request earnings statements from each platform for SARS if needed.
Provisional Tax
If you earn above the threshold, you may need to register for provisional tax and pay twice yearly. Consult a tax practitioner.
Deductions
You may deduct business expenses: design software, subscriptions, marketing. A tax professional can advise on what qualifies.
PayPal / Payoneer
These platforms may report to SARS in certain cases. Retain all statements for your records.
For more, see our main Print on Demand guide tax section and consult a South African tax practitioner.
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