As 2023 draws to a close, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission decided to give taxpayers something new to learn over the festive break! Throughout 2023 the CIPC, together with SARS, implemented a number of changes, including Beneficial Ownership Registers, and Foreign Director Verification; December however saw the launch of CIPC’s new and improved system […]
In a country where the tax authority, SARS, holds the power to issue third-party appointments, non-compliant taxpayers risk losing more than just sleep.
In the dynamic landscape of 2024, a growing number of South Africans who once left our local shores are now contemplating a return to their roots. The world has evolved significantly over the past few years, prompting many to reassess their choices.
In the wake of the global skills shortage, South Africans are finding themselves in high demand globally, prompting many to contemplate a life abroad.
2023 has seen SARS expanding its compliance arsenal, implementing processes such as the Approval of International Transfer (AIT) process, and sending out waves of Handover to 3rd Party Debt collector Notices to non-compliant taxpayers.
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), in collaboration with various financial institutions, maintains a comprehensive record of the residency status of all South African banking customers.
For South Africans who have ceased their tax residency, unlocking one’s retirement savings becomes a nuanced journey filled with complexity and uncertainty.
In the wake of the recent National Health Insurance (NHI) presentation on October 31st, a significant proposal has been put forward: the elimination of existing medical aid credits for employees enrolled in registered medical aid plans.
National Treasury has provided their responses to the public comments on the annual draft tax law amendment bill! Although still a work in progress, there are some pertinent proposed changes. From a global business expansion perspective, one such proposal is the inclusion of the use of “Advanced Pricing Agreements” (“APAs”) in South African domestic law, […]
On 24 April 2023, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) released new enhancements to the Tax Compliance Status (TCS) process, with immediate effect. The changes made by SARS mainly concerned the approvals required by individuals when transferring funds out of South Africa. Now, SARS has made further changes – but what are these changes, and […]