Across the country, tens of thousands of groups run feeding schemes, environmental projects, schools, clinics, and training centres, often built on passion rather than profit. But while “NGO” is the word most people use, it’s not actually a legal term in South Africa. Entrepreneurs who fund or collaborate with non-profits need to know what […]
Acknowledging that taxpayers often find it difficult to settle tax debt due to financial challenges, SARS has launched an expedited debt compromise process to help eligible taxpayers settle outstanding tax debts swiftly and on more favourable terms. The normal debt compromise process remains available to all taxpayers, and learnings from this expedited process will be […]
By prioritising rest and relaxation (R&R) over the holidays, businesses can cultivate a healthier, more productive, and more resilient workforce – which ultimately leads to sustained high performance. Here’s why R&R matters for your business performance… And how to help your team make the most of their December break. 6 ways R&R boosts business performance […]
07 November – PAYE submissions and payments 25 November – VAT manual submissions and payments 27 November – Excise duty payments 28 November – VAT electronic submissions and payments, & CIT Provisional Tax payments where applicable.
In business it’s too easy for an entrepreneur or business leader to mistake being busy for being effective. Working long hours with back-to-back meetings can look like productivity – but without clarity and boundaries, the important work may not actually be getting done. According to a study conducted by McKinsey, 61% of senior executives believe […]
Can you believe November is upon us already? But instead of panicking about Christmas presents, it’s time to get strategic. The end of the year presents a crucial opportunity to settle outstanding matters, measure your business’s progress, and establish a strong foundation for a prosperous new year. This checklist can help you achieve this before […]
The official trust filing season for the 2025 year of assessment is now open for both provisional and non-provisional taxpayers – and SARS has issued stern warnings to trustees to fulfil their tax obligations. Who must file trust tax returns? A trust is included under the definition of a “person” in terms of the ITA […]
Extending 30-, 60- or 90-day payment terms may seem like a simple trick to help your sales teams convert sales, smooth negotiations and boost customer service. What you may not recognise, though, is that those terms are not neutral commercial niceties – they are a form of credit. When your business supplies goods or services […]
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has fundamentally changed the compliance landscape for all trusts. The latest revisions to the ITR12T (Trust Income Tax Return) and related legislation signal that SARS is moving toward full transparency, demanding granular detail on trust structures, distributions, and beneficiaries. Trustees can no longer afford a passive approach; non-compliance is […]
A company’s failure to maintain its statutory compliance, primarily the filing of Annual Returns for two or more successive years, triggers an administrative process that leads to the complete and immediate withdrawal of its legal status by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). The status of “Final Deregistered” is not merely a formality—it is […]
