Practical guides for South African businesses

Smartbook13 August 202610 min read

Construction Payroll and Compliance: What Contractors Must Get Right

Understand construction payroll, CIDB financials, COIDA and subcontractor obligations. Protect your tender eligibility. Read the contractor guide.

Tenders & B-BBEE

How to Upgrade Your CIDB Grade: What the Financials Have to Show

Prepare the turnover and available-capital evidence needed for a CIDB grade upgrade. See how your accounts support the application. Read the guide.

Smartbook13 August 20269 min read

Tenders & B-BBEE

Your Letter of Good Standing Expired and the Tender Closes Friday

An expired Letter of Good Standing can block a tender. Check your Return of Earnings and renewal steps. Read the guide to restore your compliance.

Subcontractor COIDA: Why Their Non-Compliance Becomes Your Liability

Check subcontractor COIDA registration before work starts. Understand when their workers and claims become your responsibility. Read the contractor guide.

Accounting and Payroll for Private Security Companies in South Africa

Keep security-company accounting and payroll ready for PSIRA renewal. Understand tax clearance and COID requirements. Read the compliance guide.

Why PSIRA Renewals Fail and How to Make Sure Yours Does Not

Prepare for PSIRA renewal by checking tax clearance and COID registration early. Avoid last-minute paperwork gaps. Read the guide to plan your renewal.

The New Section 18A Receipt Rules That Started 1 March 2026

Check the donor details and receipt numbers required under the 2026 Section 18A rules. Protect donor tax deductions. Read before issuing receipts.

Smartbook13 August 20267 min read

IT3(d) Donor Reporting: What NPOs Must Submit and When

Prepare IT3(d) donor reporting with the receipt details SARS requires. Learn what to reconcile and when to submit. Read the guide before your next filing.

Why NPOs Get Deregistered and How to Avoid It

Understand why NPOs lose registration and how timely annual reports can prevent deregistration. Check your DSD filing duties. Read before deadlines pass.