28/07/2020
Many accountants employed in various PEZA-registered companies were asking me if they are absolutely 0-rated VAT in their purchases of goods and services, since they are holders of 0-rated VAT certificates issued by PEZA.
My answer is dependent on the following elements that are present in a given situation:
1. The PEZA-registered company is a VAT-registered entity;
2. The supplier of goods or services is also a VAT-registered entity; and
3. The goods or services are delivered or rendered within the PEZA zone.
So, given a scenario whereby a PEZA-registered company held a seminar in a hotel outside the PEZA zone, all hotel charges shall be charged an additional 12% VAT.