Dividends in trading and investing
Dividend investing can be a solid strategy, so it’s worth knowing how dividends work What is a dividend? A dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders. Dividends are usually paid at a specific frequency—quarterly, semi-annually, or yearly. The size and payment of a dividend is determined by a company’s board of […]
Client spotlight: Lady Talk Matters – Helping to keep women and girls in school and at work
In a small factory in Kayamandi township, Stellenbosch, a group of seven women are doing so much more than producing quality, reusable sanitary pads; they are restoring the dignity of young women and girls and enabling them to stay in school or at work during their periods. Lady Talk Matters is a global charity foundation […]
Section 18A certificates and auctions
Written by Max Azer Whether for philosophical purposes or tax deductions, have you ever asked yourself if you could be the donor or the donee (receiver of a donation) of the infamous S18A Certificates? This article will shed light on what these certificates mean for donors and donees and what requirements must be met to […]
Client spotlight: Hope Distillery – an urban distillery in Cape Town’s edgy heart
Established in 2014, Hope Distillery was the first licensed small-batch distillery to open in Cape Town and was one of the pioneers in the South African gin game. Launched as Hope on Hopkins at a time when crafted spirits were relatively unknown in South Africa, the distillery underwent a rebrand a few year ago and […]
The documents required for claiming business travel expenses from SARS
Written by Anrich Marais In many cases, you may or will be required to travel to and from clients to perform your work duties. This may be per private vehicle, a company-provided vehicle, an Uber, train, or an airplane. You may wonder what documents you need to keep to claim a tax deduction for yourself […]
The question of oil
WRITTEN BY FRED RAZAK Fred Razak is the chief trading strategist at CMTrading. Where will it go by 2030? As ordinary working people on the street, we will never know precisely what is happening behind closed doors at the White House, the Kremlin, or even Luthuli House—but there are always agendas at play that we […]
Our experts are ready to de-clutter your finances
Our expert accountants are here to ensure that your financial statements make sense and reflect the reality of your business so you can plan for greater growth. Our payroll packages also take the stress out of month-end paperwork so that you can put your focus back on your business, knowing that your numbers are in […]
Client spotlight: ChangeAbility
Can you envision a world where people see the potential and abilities in all people, and where they embrace it in themselves? Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case for people with disabilities. They still remain vulnerable, face discrimination, exclusion and abuse. Our client, ChangeAbility, is, however, trying to change all this. ChangeAbility works with and […]
How to sell a business as a going concern and charge VAT at the zero rate (0%)?
If you are looking to sell your business, you can do so in three ways, namely: Selling the assets; Selling the shares; and Selling your business as a going concern. If you merely sell the assets, that would attract VAT at the applicable rate (currently 15%). If you sell the shares in the company, […]
Distributing retirement fund death benefits
Making benefit allocations equitably and fairly As per Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act, once trustees have identified dependants of a deceased member, the next step is to allocate the death benefit in a proportion they deem fit. This article highlights some of the key factors in making this determination. Section 37C grants trustees […]