For business owners in South Africa, managing a team comes with a fair share of statutory responsibilities. Near the top of that list is ensuring compliance with […]
How FICA Affects Your Business
For South African business owners, the regulatory landscape has shifted dramatically. What used to be a compliance headache reserved primarily for banks and estate agents has now […]
SARS begins penalising outstanding trust returns
If you are a trustee in South Africa, the days of treating trust tax compliance as a “secondary priority” are officially over. The South African Revenue Service […]
Why trust meeting minutes are non-negotiable
When people set up a trust, they usually do it for two main reasons: asset protection and tax efficiency. But there is a silent killer of trusts […]
Budget Speech 2026: Key Changes for Businesses
The 2026 Budget Speech also introduces important changes that will affect businesses, particularly SMEs. VAT Registration Threshold Increase Effective 1 April 2026, the compulsory VAT registration threshold […]
Budget Speech 2026: Key Changes for Individuals
The 2026 Budget Speech introduces several updates aimed at providing relief and encouraging savings for South African taxpayers. Personal Income Tax Relief Adjustments to personal income tax […]
Return of Earnings (ROE) Submission – 2026 Assessment Period
Employers registered with the Compensation Fund are reminded to submit their Return of Earnings (ROE) for the 2026 assessment period before the deadline of 30 June 2026. […]
Workman’s compensation audits: what employers need to know
If you’re an employer in South Africa, compliance with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) is not optional, and that’s where Workman’s Compensation audits […]
Income tax returns after death: what you need to know
When a loved one passes away, there are many administrative responsibilities to manage, and one of the most overlooked is the deceased person’s income tax. In South […]
What employers & employees should know about tax directives
A tax directive is an official instruction issued by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) that tells an employer or fund how much tax must be deducted […]