Beneficial ownership when shareholders are overseas
Trace natural-person control through overseas shareholders, prepare identity evidence and check the CIPC beneficial ownership filing requirements.
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Finding the annual return anniversary and submission window
A practical guide to cipc annual returns: finding the annual return anniversary and submission window. Check the evidence, exceptions and next steps.
Building a 13 week cash flow forecast
A practical guide to cash flow forecasting: building a 13 week cash flow forecast. Check the evidence, exceptions and next steps.
Registering an individual for income tax
Check whether a personal tax number already exists, prepare identity records and follow the official SARS income tax registration route.
Choosing between eFiling and e@syFile for employer submissions
Compare eFiling and e@syFile employer submission routes, check certificate limits and retain a consistent reconciliation audit trail.
Electronic tax invoices and record retention
Check electronic tax invoice requirements, accessibility and retention records before relying on digital documents for a VAT claim.
The SBC gross income limit and how to test it
A practical guide to small business corporation tax: the SBC gross income limit and how to test it. Check the evidence, exceptions and next steps.
Capital expenses versus revenue expenses for tax
A practical guide to corporate income tax: capital expenses versus revenue expenses for tax. Check the evidence, exceptions and next steps.
Submitting an annual return of earnings
A practical guide to coida and compensation: submitting an annual return of earnings. Check the evidence, exceptions and next steps.
Beneficial interest versus registered share ownership
Distinguish a registered shareholder from a person with beneficial interest or control, then reconcile securities and beneficial ownership records.
UIF obligations when an employee works for two employers
Check each employer’s UIF responsibilities when an employee works for two businesses, including payroll records and contribution limits.
Input VAT on meals and entertainment
Check the input VAT restriction on entertainment, the conditions for exceptions and the evidence needed before claiming meals or hospitality costs.
Cash flow forecast versus profit forecast
A practical guide to cash flow forecasting: cash flow forecast versus profit forecast. Check the evidence, exceptions and next steps.
Restoring compliance after an unpaid tax balance
A practical guide to tax clearance and compliance: restoring compliance after an unpaid tax balance. Check the evidence, exceptions and next steps.
Understanding VAT201 output tax fields
Map taxable sales and adjustments to VAT201 output tax fields, check the applicable treatment and reconcile the amounts to accounting records.
When a small business must register for UIF
A practical guide to uif employer duties: when a small business must register for UIF. Check the evidence, exceptions and next steps.
When a VAT201 return and payment are due
A practical guide to vat returns: when a VAT201 return and payment are due. Check the evidence, exceptions and next steps.
VAT registration for a sole proprietor
A practical guide to vat registration: vAT registration for a sole proprietor. Check the evidence, exceptions and next steps.
Correcting a VAT registration submitted with wrong details
Review an incorrect VAT registration, distinguish application and registered-detail changes, and prepare evidence for the appropriate SARS correction.