Tax fraudsters sentenced in high court
Pretoria, 21 February 2020, Two Cape Town businesspersons were sentenced to 16 and 17 years respectively direct imprisonment in the Cape High Court earlier today. They were found guilty on…
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Update to Corporate Income Tax Guide
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has acknowledged and welcomed a recent court order concerning the proposed increase in the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate, initially slated to take effect on…
4 Challenges with Starting Your Offshore Company
We have compiled a list of 4 common challenges that are faced when starting an offshore company
Foreign Direct Investment in Africa
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Finally, a home affairs minister who cares about immigration policy
Aaron Motsoaledi seems on track to effect changes that will help SA attract skills and much-needed investment A new year brings many fresh opportunities. One may find, upon closer inspection,…
South Africa’s rich are paying R10.6 million for EU citizenship via Malta
Record numbers of South Africans are either leaving the country or lining up “Plan B” passports. The rich have an easy option for residency or even citizenship in Malta.…
The continental African passport promised to roll out in 2020 can only improve mobility in Africa
It’s still up in the air whether the African Union can keep its promise to deliver a continental passport by the end of the year. The travel document would allow…
All South African business owners now have to complete a list of 24 questions – or face jail time
The checklist, announced by CIPC in August last year, includes 24 questions relating to compliance with South Africa’s Companies Act. Companies must answer “yes”, “no”, or “not applicable”. Companies affected…
3 Schengen visa changes that South Africans need to know about
South Africans will be subject to several changes in terms of visa application procedures, rules and benefits, starting from February. Due to the implementation of the Updated Schengen Visa Code,…
Trump to halt immigration from Africa’s top tech hub, Nigeria
The Trump administration announced Friday it would halt immigration from Nigeria — Africa’s most populous nation with the continent’s largest economy and leading tech sector. The restrictions would stop short…
Foreign refugees in South Africa have just been banned from political activity – as SA builds ‘a paper wall’ against immigration
Refugees now face deportation from South Africa if they engage in any political activity related to their country of origin – including voting in elections. Asylum seekers and refugees have…
African Union Wants to Extend AU Passport Across the Continent
The passport was created to boost travel and economic growth across the continent; but will it work? After much anticipation, the African Union (AU) revealed plans for a pan-African passport…
