Customs valuation is the process where customs authorities assign a monetary value to a good or service for the purposes of import or export.

In order to encourage tax compliance and to deter unwanted behavior of non-tax compliances including tax evasions, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) which administers tax Acts is empowered to impose sanctions...

The definition of "enterprise" in section 1 of the VAT Act includes the activities of the "welfare organization". The VAT Act defines the term "welfare organization" to mean any public...

The tax season for individuals started in July 2022 and it will close in October. Many individuals who are tax residents in South Africa (RSA) may have been working abroad during the ...

The advent of the COVID 19 pandemic has brought about numerous challenges to an already complex business world globally and has reinforced the notion that businesses should "adapt".

The increasing complexity of insolvency proceedings in South Africa, coupled with growing economic distress among companies and individuals...

A recent ruling by the Tax Court in the case of ABD Limited v CSARS marked a notable shift in how South Africa approaches disputes over transfer pricing.

A report published in 2018 on business incentives in South Africa made a number of key observations some particularly related to the Research and Development tax incentive.

The most tax disputes are decided by courts on the basis of whether taxpayer has discharged the onus of proving that something is exempt or otherwise not taxable or that an amount is tax deductible.

On 1 July 2021, the OECD announced that 130 out of 139 countries in the Inclusive Framework have agreed to join a new two-pillar plan to reform international taxation rules,this includes all of the G20.

On Friday 10 March 2023, Minister of Finance approved new dispute resolution rules under section 103 of the Tax Administration Act, 2011. The new Rules repeal the Rules promulgated on 11 July 2014 and comes into effect immediately.

As organisations navigate an ever-evolving landscape marked by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and emerging risks...

By establishing a forum to promote the sharing of resources, the BRICS countries may be able to provide working solutions for the problems being experienced by developing nations in applying the OECD methods.

In a recent Court Case at the North Gauteng High Court, a judgment handed down confirmed that Citibank South African branch is required to pay VAT in respect of the employees seconded from its offshore related parties ...

The two-pot retirement system is a reform that will allow retirement fund members to make partial withdrawals from their retirement funds before retirement, while preserving a portion...

As global expectations for corporate sustainability disclosure tighten, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads. The release of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)'s IFRS S1...

Regulators worldwide are accelerating rule-making at an unprecedented pace, creating a widening gap between compliance expectations and organizational capability. South African boards face mounting pressure across AI governance, financial crime prevention, and climate disclosure, with King V's outcomes-based framework now demanding measurable evidence that governance practices actually work. The question is no longer whether organizations can tick compliance boxes, but whether they possess the integrated ov

Shortly after the Finance Minister's budget speech, Khanyisa Cingo-Ngandu engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with Sipho Mhaga (SNG GT Customs ) and Professor Nyankomo Marwa (JBS Faculty), focusing on strategies to enhance South Africa's global competitiveness.

The Appellant (KRA) initiated a compliance review on the Respondent (ICEA Lion General Limited) , a limited liability licensed to conduct insurance business in Kenya.

Higher education institutions are navigating an increasingly complex tax landscape as they diversify revenue streams, expand internationally, and transform their operational models. From VAT complications on mixed activities to intricate employee taxation and global mobility challenges, universities face mounting compliance pressures that demand strategic attention and proactive management.