The Travel Rule: What CASPs Need to Know About Directive 9

With the Financial Intelligence Centre’s (FIC) Directive 9 now in effect, crypto asset service providers (CASPs) face new compliance responsibilities. The directive gives effect...
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Direct marketing and POPIA: What you need to know

In February, the Information Regulator issued a noteworthy enforcement notice against a local training institution following a complaint regarding the company’s direct marketing practices.The...

Virtual Commissioning: A New Legal Frontier

Virtual commissioning is reshaping how courts navigate judiciary systems, boosting efficiency and empowering courts to make timely decisions.Technological innovations continue to play a critical...

Mechanisms for creditors dealing with insolvent companies

Commissions of Enquiry as set out in Sections 415 and 417/418 of the Companies Act serve as a vital tool for unveiling and unravelling...

Earnings threshold: are you earning too much to be paid overtime?

Never mind working 9am to 5pm; you have diligently committed to 8am – 8pm stints for the past few weeks at work, occasionally extending...

Minority shareholders do have rights under South African law

Being a minority shareholder in a business doesn't mean you have no say. In South Africa, if you hold 49% or less of a...

Time is Money! 5 Last-Minute Tax Tips to Save You Money in SA (2024)

The deadline for IRP6 and IT14 tax returns for companies, including CC's, Co-operatives, and Body Corporates, came and gone on the 29th of February,...

Payroll Tax: 6 prevalent myths dispelled

To dispel some commonly held misconceptions, let's delve into six prevalent payroll tax myths in South Africa. Myth 1: Salary vs. Overtime/Commission: A Tax Showdown? Contrary...

Employment law: 3 Factors to Avoid Costly CCMA Disputes

South Africa’s Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has revealed that an estimated 80% of its cases originate from the employees of small...

Payroll Basics: Getting it right from the start

Running an efficient, accurate payroll is a vital administrative function in any small or medium-sized business (SMB). With the correct processes and systems in...

SARS introduces automated VAT assessment system

South African VAT vendors should familiarise themselves with SARS's recently launched automated VAT assessment system. SARS’ notice, which was issued on 11 December 2023,...

The Big Not-So-Bad Taxman of the JSE

No need to speculate, in South Africa, there are indeed tax implications on the trading of derivatives. However, the characterisation of monies earned on...

Are “Without Prejudice” offers truly without prejudice?

In the world of legal settlements and debt negotiations, the term "without prejudice" has often been used to signify an offer or agreement that...

Direct marketing and POPIA: What you need to know

In February, the Information Regulator issued a noteworthy enforcement notice against a local training institution following a complaint regarding the company’s direct marketing practices.The...

Virtual Commissioning: A New Legal Frontier

Virtual commissioning is reshaping how courts navigate judiciary systems, boosting efficiency and empowering courts to make timely decisions.Technological innovations continue to play a critical...

Mechanisms for creditors dealing with insolvent companies

Commissions of Enquiry as set out in Sections 415 and 417/418 of the Companies Act serve as a vital tool for unveiling and unravelling...

Earnings threshold: are you earning too much to be paid overtime?

Never mind working 9am to 5pm; you have diligently committed to 8am – 8pm stints for the past few weeks at work, occasionally extending...

Minority shareholders do have rights under South African law

Being a minority shareholder in a business doesn't mean you have no say. In South Africa, if you hold 49% or less of a...

Time is Money! 5 Last-Minute Tax Tips to Save You Money in SA (2024)

The deadline for IRP6 and IT14 tax returns for companies, including CC's, Co-operatives, and Body Corporates, came and gone on the 29th of February,...

Payroll Tax: 6 prevalent myths dispelled

To dispel some commonly held misconceptions, let's delve into six prevalent payroll tax myths in South Africa. Myth 1: Salary vs. Overtime/Commission: A Tax Showdown? Contrary...

Employment law: 3 Factors to Avoid Costly CCMA Disputes

South Africa’s Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has revealed that an estimated 80% of its cases originate from the employees of small...

Payroll Basics: Getting it right from the start

Running an efficient, accurate payroll is a vital administrative function in any small or medium-sized business (SMB). With the correct processes and systems in...

SARS introduces automated VAT assessment system

South African VAT vendors should familiarise themselves with SARS's recently launched automated VAT assessment system. SARS’ notice, which was issued on 11 December 2023,...

The Big Not-So-Bad Taxman of the JSE

No need to speculate, in South Africa, there are indeed tax implications on the trading of derivatives. However, the characterisation of monies earned on...

Are “Without Prejudice” offers truly without prejudice?

In the world of legal settlements and debt negotiations, the term "without prejudice" has often been used to signify an offer or agreement that...
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