General power of attorney

Family & estates

Start with the office receiving your paperwork, then match the form to the task. This page covers a representative in a City of Cape Town land use planning application, a specified SARS appointment, and a Tax Ombud complaint made with a representative. The papers differ by route, so check that the office and purpose fit.

Prepare your document

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This is an unsigned draft using your wording. Have it checked before using or signing it.

Official downloads

SARS special power of attorneywww.sars.gov.za MPBL - LUM02 - Power of Attorneywww.capetown.gov.za POWER OF ATTORNEYwww.taxombud.gov.za SPPOA Special Power of Attorney External Formwww.sars.gov.za

How to use it

Check who will receive the paperwork Before completing a form, name the receiving office and the purpose. A City land use planning application, a SARS representative appointment, and a Tax Ombud complaint are separate routes here. Open the matching section and compare its checklist to your task. If your situation does not match, ask the receiving office which form and supporting papers it requires.

Document checklist

SARS taxpayer Include a copy of the taxpayer’s identity document.
SARS representative taxpayer Include a copy of the representative taxpayer’s identity document.
SARS branch submission Present an original power of attorney form at a SARS branch, unless you are an overseas taxpayer.
Tax Ombud complaint with a representative Submit the power of attorney form with certified identity document copies for the complainant and representative.

Questions & answers

Does the property owner still sign a Cape Town planning application?

Yes. Even when a power of attorney is signed, the land owner must also sign the application form. Check the application form as well as the authority document before you submit them.

Will any power of attorney form be accepted for Cape Town planning?

Not necessarily. A form that does not comply with the legal standard may not be accepted. Use the City planning form for this route and check that it fits the application you are submitting.

How long is a SARS power of attorney valid?

SARS forms presented at a branch must be within their stated validity period. The possible period can be anywhere between one month and 24 months. Check the particular form’s validity period before you present it. The person transferring authority must sign it, and it must contain the required information.

What if I change the SARS representative taxpayer?

Submit a new power of attorney for the new representative taxpayer and make sure the old power of attorney is revoked.