When Must I Register for VAT in South Africa?
Few things confuse South African business owners more than VAT registration ❓ Some rush to register far too early. Others ignore it until SARS sends a letter that ruins their week. And almost everyone has heard a different “rule” at a braai 🍖 So let’s settle it properly: when do you have to register for […]
Capital Gains Exemption Upon Retirement
💼 Capital Gains Exemption upon Retirement: A Bigger Reward for Building Your Business 🎉 If you’ve spent decades pouring your heart, weekends, and probably a few grey hairs into your small business, the latest developments around the Capital Gains Exemption upon Retirement might feel like a well-deserved standing ovation. 👏 The 2026 Budget brought some […]
VAT Limit Increased
VAT Limit Increased: What It Means for Your Business (and Your Blood Pressure) The long-awaited announcement is finally here: the VAT Limit Increased for the first time since 2009. For many small business owners, this change feels a little like finding an extra slip in your biltong packet – unexpected, but very welcome. For years, […]
Budget speech decoded
Budget speech decoded: What it means for your tax, wallet, and sanity South Africa’s latest budget speech landed with a surprisingly steady tone — not fireworks, not panic, just a pragmatic attempt to stabilise finances while giving taxpayers a bit of breathing room. And yes, there are actual things you’ll feel in your pocket (for […]
