SARS Wheels Against Eskom Corruption Turning Slowly, but Days are Numbered

Like all strategic movers, SARS has been biding its time in addressing corruption amidst South African SOEs, taking a few direct, or indirect shots here and there, and like a Grand Master, the Commissioner has made clear his end goal – the complete eradication of non-compliance.

Wealth Preservation and Residence by Investment for South Africans

For decades, the affluent South African has searched for ways to preserve their wealth, in such a way as to ensure their descendants do not have to start from the bottom as they did. This has in most instances, lead South Africans to explore offshore investment and insurance options, including the creation of offshore Trusts […]

Tax Residence Certificates for SA Expats: SARS’ way or the highway

Many South African (SA) expats already recognize that the Notice of Non-Resident Tax Status Letter (the letter) is their golden ticket to confirming their cessation of tax residency. A Tax Residence Certificate (TRC) from one’s new country of residence provides substantial evidence that one is now resident for tax purposes in their new country, aiding […]

Safeguarding your South African Company: Potential Impact of CIPC Information Breach

Reparative measures may have been taken to remedy the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission hack which reportedly took place on 29 February 2024 however this information breach may have long-lasting and detrimental effects!

Ceasefire of Section 164 Suspensions of Payment, in SARS’ War on Non-Compliance

Dispelling accusations of any revenue collector can feel like the fight of your life, especially where you are factually not on the wrong side of the law! Amongst these collectors, SARS stands firm as one of the most strategic movers, turning the fight into an all-out war, the War on Non-Compliance!