TRUST TAX ADVISORY

Navigating Complexities. Securing Legacies.

Trusts remain one of the most powerful tools in estate planning and wealth preservation — but with that power comes intricate tax responsibility. Tax Consulting South Africa delivers expert-led trust tax advisory, empowering trustees, founders, and beneficiaries with tailored, technically sound solutions.

Whether establishing a new trust or optimising an existing structure, we deliver clear guidance backed by deep tax expertise — including formal Trust Tax Opinions for confident, compliant decision-making.

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Your employment tax risks do not manage themselves. Our team brings together legal, payroll and strategic expertise to help you stay compliant — and ahead.

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Trust-related tax issues require more than just ticking boxes. Our team advises on key matters such as:

Why Tax Consulting South Africa

As South Africa’s leading independent tax legal and advisory firm, we combine legal depth with practical payroll insight. We work with major employers across sectors — from fast-growth tech companies to listed multinationals — to protect against compliance risks and optimise tax outcomes.

OUR CORE SERVICES

PAYE Risk Assessments

Thorough reviews of remuneration structures and payroll processes to identify non-compliance risks under the Fourth Schedule.

Fringe Benefit Advisory

Valuation and tax treatment of non-cash benefits under the Seventh Schedule — from company cars and housing to travel and medical contributions.

Employment Agreements and Policy Drafting

Clear, compliant contracts and internal frameworks that align with SARS’ expectations and support internal governance.

Independent Contractor Reviews

Objective assessments of workforce relationships to identify exposure risks and reclassification triggers.

Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) Reviews

Assessment of eligibility and risks related to ETI claims — ensuring alignment with the latest legislative and SARS interpretations.

Tax Opinions & SARS Engagement

Formal legal opinions on employment tax issues, with strategic guidance for responding to SARS queries or audits.

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MEET THE TEAM

Darren Britz

Partner and Head of Tax Legal (Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa)

Micaela Paschini

Team Lead: Tax Legal Admitted Attorney, LLB

Bronwin Human

Tax Attorney Admitted Attorney, LLB

Anelmari Truter

Admitted Attorney

Irvin Lourens

Tax Legal Support Specialist