Dormant company SARS Tax Penalties: Why Shutting Down Your Dormant Company Can Save You From Costly Penalties
Dormant company SARS Tax Penalties: Why Shutting Down Your Dormant Company Can Save You From Costly Penalties In our extensive experience as accountants and business advisors, we frequently encounter individuals who have registered businesses for various reasons. In this article, we will delve into these common motivations and explain why shutting down your dormant […]
Unlock Compliance with Ease: Navigate South Africa’s New Beneficial Ownership Laws with Our Expert Help!
From 1 April 2023, South African businesses must disclose their beneficial owners to the CIPC in line with the Companies Act. Furthermore, SARS necessitates companies to report shareholders who possess an interest of 5% or more in their tax declarations. Why the Change?: This mandate compels companies to maintain and submit beneficial ownership records to […]
Entrepreneurial Strategies for Overcoming Common Small Business Challenges and Avoiding Failure
Statistics reveal that 50% of small businesses fail within two years of inception. One research conducted by the UWC indicates that between 70% and 80% of small businesses fail within five years. The impact of these failures on the economy and unemployment is substantial. But what factors contribute to the collapse of small businesses? Unsuitable […]
Effective Steps to Successfully Close a Business in South Africa (Guide)
Effective Steps to Successfully Close a Business in South Africa Who should be reading this article? Anyone whose business is no longer trading and wishes to wind it down Anyone who wants to liquidate their business Anyone who has lost interest in their registered business and now wishes to discontinue it KEY TAKE AWAY POINTS: […]
Timely Financial Reporting/Financial Statements preparation
Financial statements are intended to meet the needs of decision-makers as well as providing useful information to shareholders. As a result, the timely preparation of these reports is essential. Financial statements must be available in time to inform decision-making. Therefore, it is important that financial reports/financial statements should be published as soon as possible after […]
Are you ready to exit from your business?
Are you ready to exit your business? Some people go into business with the aim of building a good business then sell it. Others spend years building their businesses so that they may leave something for their children. Whatever the intention, it is clear that at some point one will exit their business. […]
Why do Small businesses fail?
Why do Small businesses fail? According to statistics, 50% of small businesses fail within 24 months of launch. According to research and report by the UWC, between 70% and 80% of small businesses fail with 5 years. This is a significant number of small business that fails. The consequences of this to the economy and […]