Zero-Rated, Exempt and Standard-Rated: What's the Difference?
Compare zero-rated, exempt and standard-rated VAT. Learn how each affects input tax and registration thresholds. Read the guide to classify sales.
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What Is the Companies Tribunal and When Would You Use It?
Explore the Companies Tribunal for name objections, director applications and other company disputes. Learn when it may help. Read before applying.
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Read more Do You Have to Hold an Annual General Meeting?
Check whether your South African company must hold an AGM and how to record decisions when no meeting is required. Read the guide before planning.
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Read more VAT on Selling a Business: The Going-Concern Rule
Check when a business sale qualifies for zero-rated VAT and which terms must be recorded in writing. Avoid an unexpected tax bill. Read before signing.
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Read more Are Donations Tax Deductible for Your Business?
Check which business donations qualify for tax deductions, the Section 18A receipt rules and the taxable-income limit. Read before claiming a deduction.
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Read more How to Fix a Mistake on a VAT Return You Already Submitted
Correct a submitted VAT return before an error becomes an audit issue. Understand voluntary corrections, interest and penalties. Read the next steps.
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Read more Different Classes of Shares and Why They Matter
Understand how different share classes affect dividends, investor rights and company control. Check the role of your MOI. Read before issuing shares.
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Read more What a Cash Flow Statement Tells You That Your P&L Does Not
See where your business cash went and why profit does not tell the whole story. Understand the cash flow statement. Read the guide to review yours.
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Read more SAIPA, SAICA or Unregistered: Does the Designation Matter?
Compare SAIPA, SAICA and unregistered accountants in South Africa. Learn what each may sign and how to check accountability. Read before choosing.
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Read more How to Change Your Company's Share Capital at CIPC
Plan a change to company share capital before a transaction stalls. Understand MOI amendments, resolutions and CIPC filings. Read the steps first.
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Read more Should You Hold Property in a Company, a Trust or Your Own Name?
Compare holding property in your own name, a company or a trust. Understand the tax trade-offs and ownership goals. Read before choosing a structure.
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Read more What Is a Notice of Objection and When Should You File One?
Dispute a SARS assessment with the right objection process and deadline. Understand condonation and tax-payment duties. Read before filing your objection.
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