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1. Switching Your SARS RCB to CIBA (Tax Practitioners)
Keep your tax practitioner status compliant while you transfer to CIBA.
2. What You Need to Know
After your Tax Practitioner License has been activated on CIBA’s side, remember to update your RCB at SARS to CIBA.
3. Why It Matters to You
Managed correctly, your tax practitioner number remains the same; only the controlling body changes.
4. Step by Step Instructions
Receive your CIBA Tax Practitioner license/approval.
Update your RCB to CIBA in SARS eFiling and save the confirmation.
Verify your SARS profile lists CIBA as your RCB and file the proof in your compliance records.
Resignation note: Submit all required documents, read the T&Cs/cancellation policy, and only end your previous body’s membership once the transfer is fully completed.
5. What you will need
Active CIBA status (and any required license)
Existing tax practitioner number
Recent CPD record (if requested by SARS)
6. Common Mistakes to Avoid (if applicable)
Don’t: Delay the RCB change — Instead, do: switch immediately after approval to avoid a compliance gap.
Don’t assume SARS updates automatically — Instead, do: complete the request and save the confirmation.
7. Related Resources
Applying for a Designation
Applying for a Specialist License
Transferring Your Membership to CIBA
8. Need more help?
Not sure which designation fits? Submit a Support Ticket titled SARS RCB update for further guidance..