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As the financial year‑end approaches, South African business owners must meet key tax deadlines and prepare their accounts. This article from Marwick & Company outlines critical dates, planning tips, and how professional advisory can help your business stay compliant and grow.

Wills are a cornerstone of effective estate planning, ensuring that an individual’s assets are distributed according to their wishes after death. The importance of having a valid will cannot be overstated, as it provides clarity, reduces potential disputes, and ensures that loved ones are cared for.

In estate planning and wealth management, two tax types often overlooked until it's too late are estate duty and donations tax. Both serve as vital mechanisms through which SARS collects tax on the transfer of wealth—either during your lifetime or...

The months of June and July represent a pivotal period in the annual calendar of South African auditing firms. These weeks are marked by heightened activity as the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Individual Tax Filing Season commences, while...

As of 2025, South Africa’s Carbon Tax has increased to R190 per tonne CO₂e, with a roadmap to R440 by 2030. In tandem, ESG reporting is becoming mandatory in more sectors, driven by investor scrutiny and international alignment. Carbon Tax: Who Is...

Empowering South African Businesses for ESG Compliance and Leadership What is ESG? ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. It refers to the set of standards used to measure a business’s impact on society, the environment, and its...

The OECD’s Global Minimum Tax, implemented through South Africa’s Global Minimum Tax Act, introduces a top-up tax regime for multinational entities (MNEs) from 2025. Designed under Pillar Two of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)...

With no changes to personal income tax brackets in the 2025 Budget, South Africans face a growing invisible tax burden: fiscal drag. This phenomenon disproportionately affects employees receiving inflation-based salary increases and poses strategic...

The South African VAT rate is set to increase from 15% to 15.5% on 1 May 2025, and again to 16% on 1 April 2026. While the percentage change might seem modest, its practical impact on business systems, customer pricing, and compliance processes is...