Online Customs Declarations Now Compulsory for South African Travellers. Last month, we reported on SARS’s broader move towards digital customs administration, including the introduction of online declarations for foreign-registered vehicles and the rollout of the South African Traveller Management System. From 1 July 2026, the next phase of that reform is now in [...]
Auto-Assessments At SARS: Convenience, But Still Requires Verification. For the 2026 filing season, taxpayers selected for auto-assessment will receive notice between 1 and 12 July, before the broader filing period opens for non-provisional taxpayers on 13 July. The aim is to reduce the burden on taxpayers by using information SARS already receives [...]
Operation Vulindlela Q4 2025/26: Progress on Structural Reform Continues. The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is redefining corporate governance in South Africa, with the newly introduced King V Code placing clear responsibility on boards to oversee its ethical and strategic use. King V, effective from 2026, reflects a broader shift in governance [...]
CIPC Steps Up Enforcement: Non-Compliance Now Comes with Public Exposure. The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is strengthening its approach to statutory compliance, elevating what was often treated as an administrative task into a clear regulatory and reputational risk. CIPC has confirmed that it will publish the names of entities that [...]
CIPC Steps Up Compliance Checklist Enforcement. The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has intensified its enforcement of statutory compliance through a renewed focus on the Compliance Checklist, signalling a firmer regulatory stance toward companies, close corporations, and non-profit organisations. This initiative forms part of CIPC’s broader mandate to strengthen corporate governance, [...]
Tax Guide 2026/ 2027. Get your comprehensive Tax Guide for 2026/2027 today! Your can either download it from here or for future reference, find all past and present Tax Guides on our website >> View Online Download Tax Guide 2026/ 2027 2026 Budget Speech: Fiscal Policy. [...]
2026 National Budget Speech. The South African Government has officially announced that the 2026 National Budget Speech will be delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on 25 February 2026. In the lead-up to the speech, Minister Godongwana is calling on citizens, business leaders and civil society to submit concise budget suggestions that could help [...]
How SMEs Can Incorporate Forest Bathing into Strategy Sessions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face intense pressure to innovate and make decisions quickly. Yet, the traditional boardroom setting can stifle creativity and well-being. Enter forest bathing—a Japanese practice known as shinrin-yoku—which involves immersing oneself in a natural environment to reduce stress [...]
King V: A New Era for Corporate Governance in South Africa. The forthcoming King V Code of Corporate Governance marks a major milestone in South Africa’s governance landscape. Developed under the auspices of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA), King V is set to launch on 31 October 2025, following [...]
SARS Relief Possible for Taxpayers. A forthcoming legislative change could offer relief to South African taxpayers, but only under stringent conditions. Under the proposed amendments in the 2025 Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (TALAB), individuals and businesses may be allowed to suspend payment on estimated assessments issued by SARS, provided certain [...]
