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SA Payroll and Tax Compliance for Non-Resident Employers
The 2026 Budget sorts out the PAYE anomaly, but is silent on SDL and UIF. A 2023 amendment to Paragraph 2(1)(b) of
Auto-Assessments: Not Necessarily Final
Every year, millions of South Africans receive a SARS auto-assessment based on data that SARS already holds. However, while SARS has enhanced
The Financial Blind Spots That Put SMEs at Risk
Most small businesses do not fail because they lack ambition or attract the wrong market. They fail when the numbers no longer
Choosing the Right Company Structure in 2026
When you launch or restructure a business in South Africa, most SMEs and investors choose between three options: a private company (Pty
It’s Never Too Early (or Too Late) to Start Investing
Ask most South Africans why they haven’t started investing yet, and you’ll probably hear the same answers: These are all understandable feelings,
Tax Rules You May Not Agree With, But Need to Plan For
Do you ever get the sense that SARS sometimes wants to have their cake and eat it? By this, I’m talking about
How New VAT Thresholds Are Reshaping SME Year-End Planning
For the first time in 30 years, South Africa’s compulsory VAT registration threshold has increased to R2.3 million, forcing thousands of SMEs
SARS AI Audits: Why Your Accounting Partner is Your Best Defence
South African taxation has undergone a significant digital shift. As we move through 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has firmly
Trusts and Family Wealth
Passing wealth from one generation to the next is no longer a simple administrative exercise. Families today live longer, own more complex