REGULAR INSIGHTS

When you launch or restructure a business in South Africa, most SMEs and investors choose between three options: a private company (Pty Ltd), a trust, or a hybrid structure, which combines the two. This decision determines how your business is taxed, how risk is managed, and how easily you can

South African landlords often make one critical mistake: treating every occupier who refuses to leave a property the same. The law clearly distinguishes between a tenant and an unlawful occupier, and confusing the two can derail the entire eviction process. The starting point is simple: does the person have lawful

Few things are more disruptive to a business than logging into your banking portal and finding that your account has been restricted: payments are bouncing, payroll cannot run, and your bank’s contact centre offers little immediate clarity. It is a scenario that affects businesses of every size, and it is

Rounding up our series on the three main worries for taxpayers, we discuss property. So, you now know how to claim your car expenses on your tax return, and are reasonably confident that you can now manage your share investments without incurring the wrath of SARS. But the one thing

Restructuring a business, whether merging entities, shifting assets, separating divisions, onboarding investors, or strengthening risk protection, usually comes with significant tax consequences. Transfers of assets such as shares, property, intellectual property, or business operations would, under normal circumstances, trigger capital gains tax, income tax, VAT, and other tax charges. To

Completing your last will and testament is one of the most responsible steps you can take to protect your loved ones. It provides clarity, minimises conflict, and ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes. However, a will is only as effective as the person tasked with carrying it