National Treasury Welcomes Signing of Pension Funds Amendment Act. National Treasury expressed its satisfaction as the President signed the Pension Funds Amendment Act (31 of 2024) into law, marking the final step in implementing the two-pot system set to begin on 1 September 2024. This act introduces crucial changes to various pension-related [...]
CIPC Implements Stricter Beneficial Ownership Declaration Requirements for Companies and Close Corporations. In a recent media release, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) announced the enforcement of stricter regulations regarding the filing of Beneficial Ownership Declarations with Annual Returns for companies and close corporations. This move is in response to the [...]
SARS Introduces Automated Process for Trust Dispute Resolutions. In April 2024, an automated process for Trust taxpayers was introduced on eFiling to electronically submit documentation to lodge a dispute via a fully guided process. This applies to the following transactions: Submission of Request for Reasons Request for [...]
Median Monthly Earnings by Status in Employment, 2017 & 2022. STATS SA has released a report on monthly earnings which makes for interesting reading. Below is a summary of the highlights. In 2017, there were approximately 16,1 million employed persons for pay or profit. The number declined by 642 000 in [...]
Employer Annual Declarations (EMP501): 1 April to 31 May 2024. As an employer, it’s essential to stay informed about your tax obligations. The Employer Annual Declaration period is a crucial time when you need to submit accurate information to the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Let’s dive into the details: [...]
B-BBEE Affidavits: Simplifying Compliance for Exempted Micro Enterprises. Introduction Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) compliance is crucial for businesses aiming to contribute to economic transformation and inclusivity. The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) plays a significant role in facilitating B-BBEE certification for eligible entities. Let’s explore the process of obtaining B-BBEE [...]
Budget 2024/ 2025 Scheduled for February 2024. The minister of finance will table his budget proposals on February 28th, 2024. Some of the key predictions on the back of an election year are as follows: Interest Rates: There is speculation that the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will [...]
Beneficial Ownership. CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission) is an agency that regulates the registration and compliance of companies and intellectual property. One of its functions is to keep a register of beneficial ownership (BO) for companies and close corporations. A beneficial owner is a natural person who ultimately owns [...]
Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) Review. The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) for 2023 was unveiled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on 1 November 2023. The MTBPS, also referred to as the "mini-budget", allows government departments to apply for adjustments to their budgets, apply for rollovers, and request additional funds for unforeseeable and [...]
Companies First Amendment Bill, 2023 And Second Amendment Bill, 2023. The Companies First Amendment and Second Amendment Bill were tabled in Parliament on the 28 August 2023, and have been published. [The initial draft of the Companies Amendment Bill was published in 2018, followed by a revised draft Bill in 2021, both of which [...]
