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 the Workmen’s Compensation Act (WCA), legally governed by the Compensation for Occupational Injuries…
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 landed directly on the desks of everyday business owners. Amendments to the Financial…
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 (SARS) has shifted heavily from sending warnings to active enforcement, and it’s hitting…
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 that many trustees completely overlook: the lack of proper paperwork. In South Africa,…
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 increases from R1 million to R2.3 million. This change reduces the compliance burden…
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 brackets offer some relief, helping individuals better manage the rising cost of living…
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. The ROE is a mandatory annual submission in terms of the Compensation for…
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 come in. A Workman’s Compensation audit ensures that your business has correctly declared…
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 Africa, a person’s tax obligations do not end at death. The responsibility shifts…
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 from certain types of payments. SARS tax directives play an important role in…