Taxation of Alcoholic Beverages
Call for comments opened 13 November 2024 Share this page:Submissions are now closed (since 14 February 2025)
The National Treasury has published discussion documents and policy proposals on the taxation of alcoholic beverages.
Taxation of alcoholic beverages
The discussion document covers developments in the alcoholic beverages industry, including changes in the regulatory landscape, the prevalence of alcohol consumption, illicit trade in alcoholic beverages, international observations on alcohol taxation, the potential use of minimum unit pricing in the long term, and other administrative policy considerations in line with the concerns that have been raised by stakeholders.
With this publication, the National Treasury requests stakeholders to submit detailed written comments and proposals to assist government to further develop an appropriate excise policy framework to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. After the public consultation process is concluded, the draft proposals will be revised to consider public comments and announcements will be made in the 2025 Budget.
Please forward your written comments to [email protected] by close of business on Friday, 14 February 2025. The original deadline was 13 December 2024 (Media Statement)
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Media Statement: Publication of Discussion Documents for Public Comment
The Taxation of Alcoholic Beverages