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 […]
Tax season deductions: Basic deductions you can use to save on tax (how to get a tax refund)

Tax season deductions – what you should know The tax season is offically coming to an end for non-provisional taxpayers in the next few days. But, even if you are planning for the next tax season, this article is for you as it will consider a few options/deductions that you can use to reduce […]
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. […]
Is SARS always right? What if I do not agree with their assessments?
Is SARS always right? What if I do not agree with their assessments? Many of us see SARS as that horrible master who just wants to take our money at every opportunity possible, and it’s money they didn’t even work for. Sometimes you look at an assessment and you even wonder what they are […]
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 […]