The beginning of the new year is the ideal time to get a new business off the ground. South Africa is renowned for its many prosperous start-up companies and entrepreneurs. Unfortunately for many people, the process of launching a business can seem too daunting or complicated. However, with the right guidance and support, you can […]
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Oct
Oct
Today you can change the future for your family and your loved ones, simply by creating an estate plan that takes care of them, when you are no longer able to. Not many decisions you make today can have such far-reaching and positive outcomes – which makes your will one of the most important documents […]
03
Oct
Oct
The COVID-19 pandemic put great economic pressure on businesses across the world, and restructuring of companies in financial distress is on the increase globally. The term that is used for this is business rescue and in many cases, it is a far better option than liquidation. The best time for a company to commence business […]
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Sep
Sep
As the pandemic loosens its grip on the world, the shift to remote working only seems to be growing stronger, with many companies embracing a hybrid approach. A Pew Research Centre survey found that 54% of U.S. employees would prefer to continue working remotely and a McKinsey survey of corporate business leaders show that 38% […]
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Jul
Jul
The 2022 tax season is one of the shortest to date and will be over before you know it. The period to submit tax returns opened on 1 July 2022 and it is closing on 24 October 2022 for individual taxpayers who are not provisional taxpayers. So, make sure you don’t delay and are aware […]
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Jun
Jun
Leaving your family and loved ones in the best position possible after your death is an important priority that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. Unfortunately, many people leave their wills and managing their estates to the last minute and simple mistakes can leave your loved ones in litigation over your estate once […]
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May
May
In South Africa, thousands of people live in sectional title complexes and many of these have ongoing problems with owners not paying their levies. Often the reason for this is that owners have a misunderstanding about what levies are, what they are used for, and why you can’t afford to not pay them if you […]
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Apr
Apr
You might think you are all in the clear, having recently submitted your tax returns to SARS. But then suddenly you are hit with the shock of a notification saying that penalties have been charged against you. To avoid this unpleasant situation, you need to be aware of when penalties are charged and how to […]
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Mar
Mar
Cryptocurrency is always making headlines and in the 2022 Budget Review published recently, the treasury announced a crackdown on cryptocurrency miners, which the treasury labelled as “environmentally harmful” and stablecoins. In addition, South Africa’s regulatory authorities are developing several interventions, that are expected to be finalised this year. Regulations that are on the table Based […]
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Feb
Feb
With costs rising daily, everyone is under pressure to maximise their savings. Reducing your individual tax is one way you can reduce the pressure on your bottom line.