Special economic zones: a 15% tax rate with strings attached

A corporate income tax rate of 15%, compared with the normal rate of 27%, is an attractive proposition for any business considering a substantial investment in South Africa. Add accelerated tax allowances for qualifying buildings, and the financial benefits of operating within a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) become even more compelling.


Trust is unaffordable

Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship. In a business context, trust is the confidence one entity places in the reliability, integrity, and conduct of another. Yet, in an environment where commercial crime continues to rise, trust has become a commodity with a very real financial value.


When your tax return is filed behind your back

A recent High Court judgment highlights the risks of leaving tax compliance entirely in someone else's hands — and the limits of SARS' power to refuse relief when things go wrong.


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