Proposed change to FBE exemption ‘ignores the realities of global outsourcing’
The practical challenges associated with applying the amendment will make it difficult for SA multinationals to qualify for the tax exemption.
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Why policyholders complained to the short-term ombudsman in 2023
‘Lack of maintenance or wear and tear’ gave rise to most of the disputes in several categories of insurance.
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‘Treasury’s fiscal conservatism may undo the solar energy tax break’
Inverters are a crucial part of any solar energy system and excluding them from the tax incentive does not make sense, says Webber Wentzel.
Auditors’ regulator welcomes hike in fines for misconduct
But will this have unintended adverse consequences for the profession?
New rules for resolving tax disputes with Sars are now in effect
Among other things, the new rules provide for 80 days to submit an objection and more independence for an alternative dispute resolution facilitator.
Treasury ‘needs to adjust’ Budget predictions following SA’s grey-listing
Grey-listing reduces a country’s GDP growth by between 0.5% and 1.5%, says economist Iraj Abedian.
Grey-listing will have a big impact on insurance industry, says law firm
National Treasury says it hopes to get South Africa off the list before January 2025.
What’s ‘new’ in the PA’s directive relating to Fica and life insurance beneficiaries?
Three things to note when it comes to customer due diligence and assessing money laundering and terrorist financing risk.
Face-off over vaccine mandates heats up
Lawyers acting for the National Employers’ Association of South Africa (Neasa) and four other business organisations have sent a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa objecting to mandatory Covid-19 vaccination. The four other organisations […]
