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June 13, 2025
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2025 Tax season deadlines The 2025 filing season for individual taxpayers and trusts will open on 7 July 2025. The criteria and submission deadlines are indicated […]
June 13, 2025
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2025 Belastingseisoen sperdatums Die 2025-seisoen vir indiening van belastingopgawes vir indiviudue en trusts gaan op 7 Julie 2025 geopen word. Die kriteria en indieningsdatums is soos […]
June 13, 2025
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New appointments ASL is pleased to welcome three new team members. In March 2025, we welcomed Anelle de Koker to the team as our Office Administration […]
June 13, 2025
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Op 13 Mei het ASL met trots aan die jaarlikse loopbaandag van die Noordwes Universiteit se Potchefstroomkampus deelgeneem. Ons span het die geleentheid gehad om met […]
June 13, 2025
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On 21 May 2025, the ASL Business Solutions team, accompanied by some of our partners and associates, attended the Xero Roadshow in Cape Town. This premier […]
June 13, 2025
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Wherever you go, your will should follow… Assets come in many forms – from the small amount of spending money in your bank account, to the […]
June 13, 2025
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First introduced by SARS in 2020, the Registration, Licensing and Accreditation (RLA) platform provides a digital facility for Customs and Excise clients to register, license, and […]
June 13, 2025
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Cyber security threats are a constant concern for businesses of all sizes. Data breaches, malware attacks, and phishing scams can disrupt operations, damage reputations, and result […]
June 13, 2025
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Fringe benefits are a common and often valuable component of employee compensation packages in South Africa. These non-cash perks – such as interest-free loans, long service […]
June 13, 2025
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What is a director? In terms of the Companies Act No. 71 of 2008 (“the Companies Act”), a “director” means a member of the board of […]
June 13, 2025
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Misinformation is probably one of the most used words in recent months and it seems that even our “AI” or artificial intelligence compatriots are struggling to […]
June 13, 2025
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Waninformasie is waarskynlik een van die mees gebruikte woorde in die afgelope paar maande, en dit blyk selfs ons “KI”- of kunsmatige intelligensie-vriende sukkel om feite […]
March 31, 2025
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Employee wellness remains a top priority for organisations seeking to improve productivity, morale, and overall workplace satisfaction. These programs extend beyond traditional health benefits, focusing on […]
March 31, 2025
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Bevorderings Ons is opgewonde om die volgende bevorderings met ingang 1 Januarie te bevestig. Isabella Maritz en Nadia Paulse is bevorder tot kliëntebestuurders in die Oudit- […]
March 31, 2025
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To ensure you continue receiving important updates, reports, and communications from ASL, we kindly request that you whitelist our domain (asl.co.za) in your e-mail settings. This […]
March 31, 2025
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Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle to find an ERP system that is both cost-effective and robust enough to support their growing operations. Existing solutions […]
March 31, 2025
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The Approved International Transfer (AIT) process is the required mechanism for both resident and non-resident individuals seeking approval to externalise funds abroad. As this process remains […]
March 31, 2025
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Die Goedgekeurde Internasionale Oordrag (AIT) proses is die standaard meganisme vir beide inwoners en nie-inwoners vir belastingdoeleindes, wat goedkeuring benodig om fondse na die buiteland te […]
March 31, 2025
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Ons is trots om die aanstelling van drie nuwe assosiate in die ASL Groep aan te kondig. Hul toetrede tot ons span versterk ons verbintenis tot […]
March 31, 2025
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Effective 27 December 2024, certain parts of the Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024, and the full Companies Second Amendment Act 17 of 2024 have come […]
March 31, 2025
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Met ingang 27 Desember 2024 het sekere dele van die Maatskappywysigingswet 16 van 2024, asook die volledige Maatskappy Tweede Wysigingswet 17 van 2024, in werking getree. […]
March 31, 2025
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On 12 March 2025, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the much-anticipated 2025 Budget Speech following an unprecedented delay. The speech, originally scheduled for 19 February, was […]
March 31, 2025
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Op 12 Maart 2025 het die Minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, die langverwagte 2025-Begrotingstoespraak gelewer na ‘n ongekende vertraging. Die toespraak, oorspronklik geskeduleer vir 19 Februarie, […]
March 31, 2025
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As we navigate the dynamic landscape of 2025, South Africa finds itself at a crucial juncture, with several key issues influencing the business environment. From the […]
March 31, 2025
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Soos ons die dinamiese landskap van 2025 navigeer, bevind Suid-Afrika hom op ‘n deurslaggewende kruispad, met verskeie sleutelfaktore wat die sake-omgewing beïnvloed. Van die voortgesette besprekings […]
September 9, 2024
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Die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens (SAID) het die nuwe IT3(t)-indieningsvereistes ingestel as deel van sy voortdurende pogings om deursigtigheid te bevorder en belastingnakoming te verbeter, spesifiek in die […]
September 9, 2024
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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has introduced the new IT3(t) submission requirements as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and improve tax compliance, […]
September 9, 2024
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Om ‘n testament te hê? Of om nie ‘n testament te hê nie? Dit is die vraag. Nee, nie regtig nie. Of jy nou een-en-twintig of […]
September 9, 2024
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ASL se tradisionele midjaarfunksie het Vrydag, 2 Augustus by De Blaauwe Kitchen by Blaauwklippen Wynlandgoed plaasgevind. Die doel van die midjaarfunksie is tweeledig – eerstens om […]
September 9, 2024
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On 6 August, ASL proudly participated in Stellenbosch University’s annual Career Fair, engaging with a dynamic group of aspiring graduates eager to embark on their professional […]
September 9, 2024
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Xero is more than just accounting software; it is a powerful tool that can significantly enhance your efficiency and accuracy in managing your finances. Here are […]
September 9, 2024
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Op 1 April 2023 het die Companies And Intellectual Property Commission, (CIPC), sy Voordelige Eienskaarskapregister bekend gestel. Hierdie register vereis dat alle korporatiewe entiteite wat by […]
September 9, 2024
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On 1 April 2023, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) launched its Beneficial Ownership Register. All corporate vehicles registered with the CIPC – including private […]
September 9, 2024
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IFRS for SMEs (International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Entities) is a set of accounting standards specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). […]
September 9, 2024
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Background Promotion of Access to Information Act (“PAIA”) The Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”), as amended, is the national legislation […]
September 9, 2024
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Dear reader Over the past few months, the world has faced numerous uncertainties, including those from a South African perspective: uncertainties around the government’s budget, interest […]
September 9, 2024
Published by blog-admin at September 9, 2024
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Geagte leser Die wêreld is die afgelope paar maande met talle onsekerhede gekonfronteer, ook vanuit ‘n Suid-Afrikaanse perspektief: onsekerhede oor die regering se begroting, rentekoerse, wisselkoerse, […]
May 31, 2024
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In the aftermath of a data breach, expenses rapidly accumulate. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) plays a key role in safeguarding your bottom line. Data breaches […]
May 31, 2024
In South Africa, entities that operate on a not-for-profit basis can be classified and registered as several organisational forms: Non-Profit Organisation (NPO), Non-Profit Company (NPC), and […]
May 31, 2024
In Suid-Afrika kan entiteite wat op ‘n nie-winsgewende basis funksioneer, geklassifiseer en geregistreer word as verskeie organisasievorme: Nie-winsgewende Organisasie (NPO), Nie-winsgewende Maatskappy (NPC) en Openbare Weldaad […]
May 31, 2024
On 8 May 2024, our Business Solutions team, accompanied by all our partners, had the privilege of attending the Xero Roadshow in Cape Town. This annual […]
May 31, 2024
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In reaksie op Suid-Afrika se insluiting op die gryslys weens nie-nakoming van internasionale standaarde rakende die voorkoming van geldwassery en die finansiering van terrorisme, het die […]
May 31, 2024
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In response to South Africa being greylisted due to non-compliance with international standards relating to the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, Parliament enacted the […]
May 31, 2024
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May 31, 2024
Published by SG_Admin at May 31, 2024
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In die dinamiese landskap van hedendaagse ondernemings, waar voortdurende innovasie en kompetisie die landskap verskerp, bly een faktor die hoeksteen van sukses: personeel motivering. Gemotiveerde personeel […]
May 30, 2024
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Die ASL werwingspan het op 11 April die Noordwes Universiteit (NWU) se loopbaandag in Potchefstroom bygewoon. Nie net is ons verwelkom deur die Pukke Loopbaankantoor nie, […]
March 12, 2024
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The cultivation of a positive work-life balance and active community involvement are central pillars of ASL’s ethos. Consequently, we have two initiatives in the planning for […]
March 12, 2024
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Nuwe Personeel Met die aanbreek van die nuwe jaar is ons opgewonde om verskeie interne bevorderings en nuwe aanstellings in ASL met u te deel. Met […]
March 12, 2024
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In light of the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding trusts in South Africa, the Xero ledger package emerges as a pivotal tool for trustees aiming to maintain […]
March 12, 2024
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In die lig van voortdurende veranderinge in die regulerende landskap met betrekking tot trusts in Suid-Afrika, tree die Xero grootboekpakket na vore as ‘n kern hulpmiddel […]
March 12, 2024
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Despite escalating pressure to hike taxes to balance government’s finances, no major tax increases were announced during the Finance Minister’s 2024 Budget speech delivered on 22 […]
March 12, 2024
Published by blog-admin at March 12, 2024
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Ten spyte van toenemende druk om belasting te verhoog om die regering se begroting te laat klop, is geen groot belastingverhogings aangekondig tydens die Minister van […]
March 12, 2024
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Beneficial Ownership Reporting We are fast approaching the first anniversary of the Companies Act amendments which mandated the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (“CIPC”) to oblige […]
March 11, 2024
Published by blog-admin at March 11, 2024
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Ons is verheug om die aanstelling van Jacques Potgieter as direkteur binne die ASL Groep* aan te kondig. Met besonderse eienskappe van toewyding en leierskap binne […]
March 11, 2024
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It has been more than one year since South Africa was officially greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in February 2023. The FATF is […]
March 11, 2024
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2024 is already in full swing and the social gatherings and cherished moments with loved ones during the festive season are already forgotten. Without a doubt, […]
March 11, 2024
Published by blog-admin at March 11, 2024
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2024 is reeds in volle swang en die gesellige samesyn en koesteroomblikke met geliefdes tydens die feesseisoen reeds vergete. Sonder twyfel het baie van ons reflekteer […]
March 11, 2024
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Om te “t” of nie te “t” nie…, dit was die vraag. Gedurende die afgelope 18 maande het die verslagdoeningsraamwerk wat trusts reguleer en die daaropvolgende […]
March 11, 2024
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To “t” or not to “t”…, that was the question. Over the past 18 months, the reporting framework governing trusts and the ensuing burden placed on […]
September 18, 2023
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Our office will close as usual during the holiday season, with the last working day on Friday, 22 December 2023. We will reopen on Monday, 8 […]
September 18, 2023
Published by blog-admin at September 18, 2023
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Ons kantore sal soos gebruiklik oor die feesseisoen sluit, met die laaste werksdag op Vrydag 22 Desember 2023, waarna ons weer sal heropen op Maandag, 8 […]
September 18, 2023
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ASL se personeelinisiatief vir die derde kwartaal van 2023 was #ASLGive, met ‘n fokus op korporatiewe sosiale verantwoordelikheid. Die inisiatief het ’n hoogtepunt bereik met die […]
September 18, 2023
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Om ‘n testament te hê? Of om nie ‘n testament te hê nie? Dit is die vraag. Nee, nie regtig nie. Of jy nou een-en-twintig of […]
September 18, 2023
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In die hedendaagse digitale landskap het bekommernisse oor kuberveiligheid, privaatheid en die beskerming van persoonlike inligting die middelpunt van belangstelling ingeneem. Die Wet op die Beskerming […]
September 18, 2023
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Die Inkomstebelastingwet bepaal dat alle trusts op ‘n jaarlikse basis ‘n inkomstebelastingopgawe (ITR12T) moet indien. Die nakoming van hierdie bepalings is egter die afgelope paar jare […]
September 18, 2023
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2023 Belastingseisoen sperdatums Die 2023-seisoen vir indiening van belastingopgawes vir individue en trusts het op 7 Julie 2023 geopen. Die kriteria en indieningsdatums is soos volg: […]
September 18, 2023
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2023 Tax season deadlines The 2023 filing season for individual taxpayers and trusts opened on 7 July 2023. The criteria and submission deadlines are indicated below: […]
September 18, 2023
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Beneficial ownership In response to South Africa being greylisted due to non-compliance with international standards relating to the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, Parliament […]
September 18, 2023
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Voordelige eienaarskap Suid-Afrika is onlangs op die gryslys geplaas weens nie-voldoening aan die internasionale standaarde met betrekking tot die voorkoming van geldwassery en die finansiering van […]
September 18, 2023
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ASL het in sy huidige vorm op 1 Augustus 1998 ’n beskeie begin gehad toe Pieter Aucamp die ouditafdeling van die destydse Philip Marais & Kie […]
September 18, 2023
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In its current form, ASL had a modest beginning on 1 August 1998 when Pieter Aucamp purchased the audit department of the then Philip Marais & […]
June 9, 2023
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Verseker jou besigheid se veerkragtigheid deur intydse, akkurate en toeganklike finansiële verantwoording en verslagdoening! Xero is ‘n cloud-based rekeningkundige sagteware oplossing wat in meer as 180 […]
June 9, 2023
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During 2023 we are launching a quarterly staff initiative, with the aim of cultivating work-life balance, driving community involvement, as well as social events to promote […]
June 9, 2023
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Gedurende 2023 loods ons ‘n kwartaalikse personeelinisiatief, ten doel om werk-lewe balans te kweek, gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid te dryf, sowel as sosiale geleenthede om spanwerk te bevorder. In […]
June 9, 2023
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The topic of divorce is a sensitive one and, given the emotional impact a divorce has on all parties involved, it is often seen as a […]
June 9, 2023
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Egskeiding is ‘n sensitiewe onderwerp en gegewe die emosionele impak wat ‘n egskeiding op alle betrokke partye het, word dit dikwels gesien as ‘n onderwerp wat […]
June 9, 2023
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Francois Kriel is a respected IMCSA-certified management consultant who specialises in change management, data protection and digital transformation. He is a director at Kriel & Co., […]
June 9, 2023
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Francois Kriel is ‘n gerespekteerde IMCSA-gesertifiseerde bestuurskonsultant wie spesialiseer in veranderingsbestuur, databeskerming en digitale transformasie. Hy is ‘n direkteur by Kriel & Co, ‘n konsultasiefirma wat […]
June 9, 2023
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Effective from 11 May 2023, SARS has implemented more stringent VAT registration procedures due to a significant increase in suspicious VAT registration applications. The South African […]
June 9, 2023
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Effective from 16 September 2022 the South African Revenue Service (SARS) discontinued the requirement to submit an IT14SD when a corporate tax return (ITR14) is […]
June 9, 2023
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The operation of trusts in South Africa and the roles and responsibilities of trustees underwent a wide variety of changes from various sources this year. The […]
June 9, 2023
Published by blog-admin at June 9, 2023
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Die werking van trusts in Suid-Afrika en die rolle en verantwoordelikhede van trustees het die jaar ‘n wye verskeidenheid veranderinge vanuit verskeie oorde ondergaan. Die veranderinge […]
June 9, 2023
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On 24 April 2023 the South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced enhancements to the Tax Compliance Status (TCS) process with immediate effect. The changes apply to […]
June 9, 2023
Published by blog-admin at June 9, 2023
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Beste Leser Met die halfpadmerk van die jaar wat ons vinnig nader, veg Suid-Afrika verbete voort teen die langtermyn sosio-ekonomiese stormwinde. Tesame met die internasionale manifestasie […]
June 9, 2023
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Dear reader As we are almost nearing the halfway mark of this year, South Africa continues to grapple against the country’s long-term social economic headwinds. Together […]
April 11, 2023
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We say farewell to Frances Burger The joy of children’s feet in the house and the prospect of a second baby on the horizon, Frances made […]
April 11, 2023
Published by SG_Admin at April 11, 2023
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Ons sê totsiens aan Frances Burger Die vreugde van klein kindervoetjies in die huis en die vooruitsig van ‘n tweede baba op die horison, het Frances […]
April 11, 2023
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We would like to draw your attention to Xero, a powerful accounting software package designed specifically for small and medium- sized businesses. Xero is a cloud-based […]
April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023
‘n Sterk tema wat van die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens (SAID) en Nasionale Tesourie vir die 2024-boekjaar na vore kom, is dié van verslagdoening en trusts word nie […]
April 11, 2023
Published by SG_Admin at April 11, 2023
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Francois Kriel is ’n gerespekteerde IMCSA-gesertifiseerde bestuurskonsultant wie spesialiseer in veranderingsbestuur, databeskerming en digitale transformasie. Hy is ‘n direkteur by Kriel & Co, ‘n konsultasiefirma wat […]
April 11, 2023
Section 18A of the Income Tax Act allows approved public benefit organisations (PBOs) to issue receipts to donors for donations received. The receipt issued by a […]
April 11, 2023
The Government Gazette published on the 29th of December 2022 contained various amendments to The General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting Terrorism Financing) Amendment Act, 2022 […]
April 11, 2023
Die Staatskoerant gedateer 29 Desember 2022, bevat verskeie wysigings aan die Wysigingswet van 2022 op die Algemene Wette (teen Geldwassery en Bekamping van Terrorismefinansiering) (“Wysigingswet”), insluitend […]
April 11, 2023
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the National Budget address on Wednesday, 22 February 2023.Overall, the budget speech reflected a cautious approach to fiscal management, with a […]
April 11, 2023
Die 2023-begrotingsrede is op Woensdag, 22 Februarie 2023, deur die Minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, gelewer. Oor die algemeen het die begrotingsrede ‘n versigtige benadering tot […]
April 11, 2023
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December 13, 2022
According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 914 901 South African citizens emigrated between 2015 and 2020. Although job opportunities are one […]
November 23, 2022
Establishing a foreign trust has become increasingly attractive to many South Africans as these trusts are primarily based in low (or zero) tax jurisdictions. They are […]
October 28, 2022
Some of the world’s largest and most well-known businesses were once small family-owned businesses. Research has shown that a certain degree of family ownership or control […]
October 24, 2022
Are you looking for investors to jump on board to propel your business in a new direction? Do you want to sell your business to take […]
October 21, 2022
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Onboarding accounting systems As we know it, accounting is rapidly transforming and riding on the leading edge of technology. From automating mundane tasks and improving communication […]
October 14, 2022
“Cash flow is the lifeblood of your business. If you manage it poorly, your business will haemorrhage, and suffer massive internal bleeding. And if you don’t […]
October 6, 2022
*Disclaimer: The relevant RCB’s are currently in discussions with SARS and the deadlines on trust submissions may be subject to change
October 6, 2022
Published by SG_Admin at October 6, 2022
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“We’re simply not the same people that went home to work in early 2020. Employees in South Africa are rethinking what they want from work and […]
October 6, 2022
Published by SG_Admin at October 6, 2022
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“We’re simply not the same people that went home to work in early 2020. Employees in South Africa are rethinking what they want from work and […]
October 6, 2022
Published by SG_Admin at October 6, 2022
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‘n Besigheidswaardasie is ‘n proses waar ‘n waarde op ‘n besigheid, of ‘n besigheidseenheid geplaas word, gebaseer op die besigheid se historiese en verwagte finansiële prestasie. […]
October 6, 2022
The topic of divorce is a sensitive one and, given the emotional impact a divorce has on all parties involved, it is often seen as a […]
October 6, 2022
Die onderwerp van egskeiding is ‘n sensitiewe een en gegewe die emosionele impak wat ‘n egskeiding op alle betrokke partye het, word dit dikwels gesien as […]
October 6, 2022
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Most small and medium businesses in South Africa make use of the International Financial Reporting Standard for Small- and Medium-Sized Entities (IFRS for SMEs), as accounting […]
October 6, 2022
Published by SG_Admin at October 6, 2022
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Die Wysigingswetsontwerp op Maatskappye, 2021 (“die Wetsontwerp”), wat poog om sekere bepalings van die Maatskappywet (“die Wet”) te wysig, is gedurende Oktober 2021 vir openbare […]
October 6, 2022
Section 12B of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 allows a taxpayer to claim a deduction on the costs incurred: in respect of plant, […]
October 6, 2022
Artikel 12B van die Inkomstebelastingwet Nr. 58 van 1962 laat ‘n belastingpligtige toe om ‘n aftrekking te eis op die koste wat aangegaan is: ten […]
October 6, 2022
Steve Jobs het gesê, “It is only when you look back on your life, that you can connect all the dots and see how they led […]
October 6, 2022
“It is only when you look back on your life, that you can connect all the dots and see how they led you to where you […]
October 6, 2022
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September 15, 2022
A valid will must always comply with the formalities defined in section 2 of the Wills Act 7 of 1953. The formalities include, amongst others: […]
August 24, 2022
In terms of section 23 of the Tax Administration Act No. 28 of 2011 (“TAA”), taxpayers must inform SARS within 21 days of any changes in […]
August 1, 2022
In terms of sections 34 to 39 of the Tax Administration Act No. 28 of 2011 (“TAA”), when certain transactions are entered into, the details of […]
July 18, 2022
June 14, 2022
Published by blog-admin at June 14, 2022
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ASL welcomes the following new staff members who joined the firm over the past couple of months in various departments. Willrene Nero, from Porterville, joined ASL […]
June 14, 2022
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ASL verwelkom die volgende nuwe personeellede wat die afgelope paar maande in verskeie departemente by die firma aangesluit het. Willrene Nero, van Porterville, het in April […]
June 14, 2022
Published by blog-admin at June 14, 2022
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Ons ondervind gereeld by ons kliënte, en veral by kleiner organisasies, dat bestuur van mening is dat dit nie koste-effektief of nodig is om omvattende kontroles […]
June 14, 2022
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We often find that our clients, especially smaller firms, are of the opinion that establishing security controls is not cost-effective. Yet, it is often in these […]
June 14, 2022
Published by blog-admin at June 14, 2022
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Do you need a Digital CFO on an outsourced basis? A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the strategic leader behind the financial management pillar of a […]
June 14, 2022
Published by blog-admin at June 14, 2022
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Stemming from the paradigm shift associated with the global changes over the past two years, expectations around employment and client relationships have shifted. No longer are […]
June 14, 2022
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Die eerste R2 miljoen van ‘n kapitaalwins of -verlies met die verkoop van ‘n primêre woning moet vir kapitaalwinsbelastingdoeleindes (KWB-doeleindes) buite rekening gelaat word. Dit beteken […]
June 14, 2022
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The topic of divorce is a sensitive one and, given the emotional impact a divorce has on all parties involved, it is often seen as a […]
June 14, 2022
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During the 2022 Budget Speech, the Minister of Finance announced that the corporate tax rate will be reduced from 28% to 27% with effect for years […]
June 14, 2022
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Tydens die 2022-begrotingsrede, het die Minister van Finansies aangekondig dat die korporatiewe belastingkoers van 28% tot 27% verlaag sal word met effek op jare van aanslag […]
June 14, 2022
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The continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the impact of COVID-19, and the US monetary policy review, were among the many factors that affected world markets […]
June 14, 2022
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Die voortgesette konflik tussen Rusland en Oekraïne, die impak van COVID-19 en die Amerikaanse monetêrebeleidsoorsig, is van die vele faktore wat wêreldmarkte in die tweede kwartaal […]
June 13, 2022
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Two things business owners learnt fast over the last couple of years: one, they cannot always be in control, two, they are certainly much more at […]
June 13, 2022
The first R2 million of a capital gain or capital loss on the disposal of a primary residence, must be disregarded for capital gains tax (CGT) […]
June 13, 2022
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It is no secret that SME’s are the most significant contributor to economic growth and job creation in South Africa. However, their importance notwithstanding, SMEs are confronted with […]
April 20, 2022
The importance of appointing a professional executor in your last will and testament should never be underestimated. Understandably, we all want to appoint a person who […]
March 31, 2022
With cryptocurrencies becoming more and more accessible for people to invest in, many investors remain unaware of the tax implications. In 2018, the South African Revenue […]
March 22, 2022
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Xero is cloud accounting software that enables accountants, advisors, and business owners to access a business’s accounting records from anywhere, at any time. It is a […]
March 22, 2022
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SAICA Applied Test of Competence (APC) We hereby congratulate all staff members who successfully completed the APC assessment in December 2021. This is the largest ASL […]
March 22, 2022
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Dit is vir ons hiermee aangenaam om te bevestig dat Ryan Slabbert en Jan Odendaal, wat beide as assistentbestuurders in die oudit-en-gerusstellingsafdeling gewerk het, tot kliëntebestuurders […]
March 22, 2022
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It’s no secret that SMEs are the most significant contributor to economic growth and job creation in South Africa. However, their importance notwithstanding, SMEs are confronted […]
March 22, 2022
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Once the “big” question has been asked and met with a resounding “Yes!”, the planning for your dream wedding commences. A big part of the planning […]
March 22, 2022
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Korporatiewe bestuur is in wese die wyse waarop entiteite bestuur en gereguleer word. Suid-Afrikaanse wetgewing bevat verskeie vereistes waaraan maatskappye moet voldoen om ‘n goeie korporatiewe […]
March 22, 2022
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Remote working has become the norm in the digital era for many employees. Employees are demanding more flexibility in the way they perform their services, with […]
March 22, 2022
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SAID- en eFiling korrespondensie Na aanleiding van die onlangse bedrog en die kaping van efiling profiele wat deur die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens (SAID) ondervind is, het hulle […]
March 22, 2022
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The 2022 Budget Speech was delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday, 23 February 2022. Herewith follows a summary of some of the highlights: Rebates […]
March 22, 2022
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Die 2022-begrotingstoespraak is op Woensdag, 23 Februarie 2022, deur die Minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, gelewer. Hiermee volg ‘n oorsig van sommige van die hoogtepunte: Belastingkortings […]
March 22, 2022
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Februarie is pas agter die rug… Ons het ‘n maand oorleef wat gewoonlik gepaard gaan met die betaal van belasting, vrae oor die aanwending daarvan en […]
March 22, 2022
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February is finally behind us… We have survived a month that can be marked by the dread of taxes, questions about its application and then also […]
March 11, 2022
When is it appropriate to set up a trust? A trust and the use thereof is often associated with complex wealth structures and frequently the potential […]
March 10, 2022
Xero is cloud accounting software that enables accountants, advisors and business owners to access a business’s accounting records from anywhere and at any time. It […]
February 21, 2022
TAX CONSIDERATIONS WHEN EMPLOYEES WORK REMOTELY ABROAD Remote working has become the norm in the digital era for many employees. Employees are demanding more flexibility in […]
January 10, 2022
TAX TREATMENT OF SPOUSES MARRIED IN COMMUNITY OF PROPERTY South African tax residents are taxed on amounts received or accrued to them. However, individuals married in […]
November 30, 2021
South African tax residents are taxed in South Africa on amounts received by or accrued to them from worldwide sources and includes pension benefits, irrespective of […]
November 16, 2021
Withholding taxes: practical considerations and best practices There are numerous considerations one must keep in mind when dealing with entities in foreign countries. One of these […]
November 5, 2021
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Shareholder Relationships: Shareholder agreements, Memorandum of Incorporation and Memorandum of Understanding explained. When starting a business, certain essential documents set the foundation and boundaries on how […]
October 25, 2021
What is a usufruct? A usufruct is a limited real right given by the testator/testatrix to someone (“usufructuary”) other than the person (“heir”) to whom an […]
October 14, 2021
Consequences and obligations of individuals that cease to be a tax resident in South Africa South Africa (SA) uses a resident-based tax system, which means that […]
September 22, 2021
Capital gains tax: consequences on the disposal of a primary residence used partially for purposes of trade[1] In our previous article (link to Home Office Expenses) […]
September 20, 2021
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Over the past year, our internal focus on organisational structure has been aimed at ensuring that each of the firm’s structures fully supports our clients’ needs. […]
September 20, 2021
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Oor die afgelope jaar het ons interne fokus op organisasiestruktuur ten doel gehad om te verseker dat die firma se strukture ons kliënte se behoeftes ten […]
September 20, 2021
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Are you looking for investors to jump on board to propel your business in a new direction? Or are you part of a significant business restructuring […]
September 20, 2021
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A company needs sufficient liquidity to sustain its operations. A person needs sufficient liquidity to sustain a household. An estate needs sufficient liquidity to ensure the […]
September 20, 2021
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Die moderne werkplek is ‘n omgewing wat voortdurend verander en vereis dat werknemers en organisasies hul vaardighede konstant moet innoveer en aanpas om vorentoe te beweeg. […]
September 20, 2021
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By Francois Kriel, Director at Kriel & Co Gartner estimated in 2020 that 65% of people across the world will have their personal data protected by […]
September 20, 2021
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“The blockchain does one thing: It replaces third-party trust with mathematical proof that something happened.” Over the past few years, blockchain and the industry it represents […]
September 20, 2021
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If an employee works from home and has set aside a room to be occupied for the purpose of “trade”, e.g. employment, they may be allowed […]
September 20, 2021
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Die jaar is besig om verby te snel en ons is bykans in die laaste kwartaal van 2021. Ons wens elkeen sterkte en voorspoed toe met […]
September 20, 2021
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We are almost down to the last quarter of the year and 2022 is fast approaching. Good luck to everyone wrapping up their work duties before […]
September 17, 2021
A trust is an effective and efficient vehicle to use in one’s estate planning and planning for a family’s (financial) future. National Treasury, in association with […]
September 5, 2021
Suppose an employee works from home and has set aside a room to be occupied for the “trade”, e.g. employment. In that case, they may be […]
August 27, 2021
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Are you looking for investors to jump on board to propel your business in a new direction or maybe want to sell it to take on […]
August 16, 2021
Ensuring Liquidity in an estate and the importance thereof A company needs sufficient liquidity to sustain its operations. A person needs sufficient liquidity to sustain a […]
August 3, 2021
Tax on the Receipt of a Foreign Pension The South African Revenue Services (SARS) initially argued that a pension fund or annuity’s physical location determined how […]
July 8, 2021
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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic leader behind the financial management pillar of a company. Tasks usually includes tracking cashflow and financial planning, as […]
June 29, 2021
Marriage and Tax: Why choosing how you get married is as important as choosing your wedding ring. Once the “big” question has been asked and met […]
June 22, 2021
South African tax residents are certain of four things in life: taxes, loadshedding, death and more taxes. Taxes, like death, is unavoidable. It is of utmost […]
June 17, 2021
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“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey and enjoy every idle hour” – John Boswell With the […]
June 17, 2021
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“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey and enjoy every idle hour” – John Boswell Met die […]
June 17, 2021
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Are you newly registered for Value-Added Tax (“VAT”)? Did you acquire goods to set up shop before you were VAT registered and paid the VAT on […]
June 17, 2021
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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) recently updated their process on transferring tax types between different eFiling profiles (for example from yourself to a tax practitioner, […]
June 17, 2021
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Die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens(SAID) het onlangs hul proses rakende die oordrag van belastingtipes tussen verskillende eFiling-profiele opdateer (byvoorbeeld van uself na ‘n belastingpraktisyn, of tussen verskillende belastingpraktisyns). […]
June 17, 2021
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You have asked your employees or co-workers several times how they are, and they respond with, “I’m fine. As good as I can be at this […]
June 17, 2021
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Suid-Afrikaanse belastinginwoners is verseker van vier dinge in die lewe: belasting, beurtkrag, die dood, en meer belasting. Belasting is onvermydelik. Dit is van uiterste belang dat […]
June 17, 2021
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South African tax residents are certain of four things in life: taxes, loadshedding, death and more taxes. Taxes, like death, is unavoidable. It is of utmost […]
June 17, 2021
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ASL verwelkom graag ons nuwe personeel en wens die volgende persone geluk wat bestuurs- en konsultasie rolle aangeneem het by die ASL groep. Nadia Auret is […]
June 17, 2021
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ASL wishes to welcome new staff members and congratulate the following individuals who has commenced management and consultant roles at the ASL Group. Nadia Auret has […]
June 14, 2021
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It is no secret that SME’s are the most significant contributor to economic growth and job creation in South Africa. According to the Minister in the Presidency, SME’s […]
May 28, 2021
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As an entrepreneur, you are far too familiar with thinking ahead and identifying opportunities. Vision; this is what defines you as an entrepreneur. It is one […]
May 14, 2021
Section 12J was inserted into the Income Tax Act No. 58 of 1962 to provide a tax incentive to investors of qualifying venture capital companies […]
April 29, 2021
To have a will? Or to not have a will? That is the question. No, not really, whether you are twenty-one or ninety-one, in your first […]
April 19, 2021
Covid-19 has caused many people to confront death in a way that’s jolted them to action. The pandemic has focused most people’s attention on the possibility […]
March 25, 2021
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Frances Burger, wat in Junie 2019 as Regskonsultant by ASL Advisory aangesluit het, is in Januarie 2021 tot Assosiaat bevorder. Sy het haar meestersgraad in Belasting […]
March 25, 2021
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‘n Testament moet te alle tye voldoen aan die formaliteite van ‘n geldige testament soos omskryf in artikel 2 van die Wet op Testamente 7 […]
March 25, 2021
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Een van die vernaamste verligtings-maatstawwe wat gedurende 2020 beskikbaar gemaak is ten einde hulp te verleen aan werkgewers en werknemers wat deur die COVID-19 pandemie […]
March 25, 2021
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Die Minister van Finansies, Tito Mboweni, het op 24 Februarie 2021 sy derde Nasionale Begrotingsrede gelewer. Dit was sy eerste jaarlikse begrotingsrede sedert die begin van […]
March 25, 2021
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“Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach” – Tony Robbins Dis vir ons ‘n besonderse voorreg om aan die begin van ‘n […]
March 24, 2021
Frances Burger, who joined ASL Advisory in June 2019 as a Legal Consultant, was promoted to Associate in January 2021. She completed her master’s degree in […]
March 24, 2021
As we move into the next phase of recovery, business decision-makers should now apply even deeper and more dedicated focus to return to pre-COVID financial […]
March 24, 2021
Background Financial emigration is the process by which South African residents formalise their non-resident status for exchange control purposes. During the 2020 Budget Speech, it […]
March 24, 2021
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni delivered his third National Budget Speech on 24 February 2021. It was his first annual budget address since the start of the […]
March 24, 2021
Filing VAT returns have never been this easy! Xero recently launched the VAT201 Report as a better alternative for the long existing VAT Audit Report. […]
March 24, 2021
February 15, 2021
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As with all things small – such as a puppy, a baby or even your new business – at some point what once start off as […]
February 1, 2021
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Last year proved that business owners that incorporate contingency financial planning to circumnavigate any event have the best chance of thriving in a business climate laden […]
January 18, 2021
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Angela Duckworth, psychologist and researcher, coined the term ‘grit’; it is to have passion and perseverance for long-term and meaningful goals. Aristotle believed tenacity was one […]
January 11, 2021
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The year 2020 has been a year full of change for businesses. Teams are working from home more than ever before. Teachers have learned how to […]
December 14, 2020
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2020 – The year in which transparent, ethical and compassionate leadership was unmuted This year saw leadership, management and teams align like never before. It was […]
November 30, 2020
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The egg and chicken situation of leadership vs management Well we all know when starting out as an entrepreneur or business owner, that you are the […]
November 16, 2020
To all our clients, colleagues and friends in business, Kindly note that our offices will be temporarily closed from the 9 April 2021 to 11 April […]
November 16, 2020
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What can you as ‘n business owner do when your business is under duress and in need of short-term liquidity? It happens too often that businesses […]
November 2, 2020
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Successful SMEs get paid on time. Here’s how… We regularly hear that SMEs are the lifeline of the economy. Retail Capital’s Chief Executive Karl Westvig couldn’t […]
October 19, 2020
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Behind the silver lining of any small business, there’s a cloud Small businesses are facing unprecedented times where access to capital or funding can be more […]
October 5, 2020
As we move into the next phase of recovery, business decision-makers should now apply even deeper and more dedicated focus to return to pre-COVID financial health. […]
September 14, 2020
In just two seasons from autumn to spring, everything has changed! From where and how customers work, to how they spend their money and entertain themselves. […]
September 11, 2020
September 10, 2020
As we further navigate and process the changes brought about by the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, managers and directors of businesses remain under pressure. Not […]
September 10, 2020
Were you one of the few that have beaten digital disruption at its own game and reacted ahead of the pack? Or were you forced to […]
September 10, 2020
Two things business owners learnt fast during 2020: one, they cannot always be in control, two, they are certainly much more at the mercy of unexpected […]
September 10, 2020
Kliek hier vir AFRIKAANS Requirements for a valid logbook Individuals The 2020 tax season officially started on 1 September 2020 and individual taxpayers are required to […]
September 10, 2020
Click here for ENGLISH Vereistes vir ‘n geldige Logboek Individue Die 2020 belastingseisoen het amptelik op 1 September 2020 oopgemaak en daar word van individuele belastingbetalers […]
September 10, 2020
September 10, 2020
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the national state of disaster that was declared in South Africa on 15 March 2020, a nationwide stay-at-home […]
September 10, 2020
The 2020 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (TLAB) and 2020 Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (TALAB) were published by the National Treasury and the South […]
September 10, 2020
Die konsep Wysigingswet op Belastingwette van 2020 (TLAB) en die konsep Wysigingswet op Belastingadministrasie van 2020 (TALAB), was deur Nasionale Tesourie en die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens (SAID) […]
September 1, 2020
When you apply your budget right, from the start, it is the one thing you can control Two things business owners learnt fast during 2020: one, […]
August 17, 2020
Trends in Fintech that may shore up your business capabilities and profitability The rise of the digital era has significantly changed the way businesses operate, forcing […]
August 3, 2020
ASL Advisory blog post – publication date 3 August 2020: Join the digital disruption game Were you one of the few that have beaten digital disruption […]
July 30, 2020
On the 1st of August, ASL will be celebrating its 22nd birthday. As we stand in the midst of unprecedented times of uncertainty and challenges in a world we […]
July 30, 2020
Op 1 Augustus vier ASL sy 22ste bestaansjaar. Te midde van ongekende onsekerheid en uitdagings in ‘n wêreld wat nie meer is soos wat ons dit […]
July 20, 2020
What is your business telling you? Amidst the clutter of information overload, breaking news headlines and scientific facts, we often find that stories can cut through […]
June 18, 2020
In this quarter’s newsletter we share a wealth of information on how to deal with COVID-19, as we recognise that the pandemic has severe implications for […]
June 18, 2020
On 5 May 2020, SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter announced key changes to the upcoming tax filing season for personal taxes, which will comprise three phases. Phase […]
June 18, 2020
Op 5 Mei 2020 het die Kommissaris van die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens (“SAID”), Edward Kieswetter, die sleutelveranderinge aan die komende seisoen vir die indiening van persoonlike belasting […]
June 18, 2020
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced certain relief measures in an attempt to provide for the wellbeing of the people of […]
June 18, 2020
In die lig van die huidige COVID-19 pandemie het President Cyril Ramaphosa sekere verligtingmaatreëls aangekondig in ‘n poging om voorsiening te maak vir die welstand van […]
June 18, 2020
There are various ways for a shareholder to exit a company and one of the most important factors is usually the tax payable upon exit. It […]
June 18, 2020
Daar is verskeie maniere om ‘n transaksie te struktureer wanneer jy ‘n maatskappy verlaat. Een van die belangrikste faktore is gewoonlik die belasting wat betaalbaar word […]
June 18, 2020
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The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (“CIPC”) has enhanced the Compliance Checklist, which can be accessed by logging on to the CIPC E-Services platform. From the […]
June 18, 2020
The difficult economic environment, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, is exceptional by any standard, and it comes with extreme scope and levels of uncertainty. […]
June 18, 2020
June 18, 2020
The past few months have been characterised by unprecedented levels of uncertainty and anxiety. We have all experienced a sense of collective grief, where we had […]
June 15, 2020
Think like the youth, embark on success It is inevitable that every business will go through tough times somewhere during its lifespan. The recent effect of […]
May 11, 2020
The urgency of setting financial business priorities The difficult economic environment as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak is exceptional by any standard, and it comes […]
May 4, 2020
Ever heard of ‘a Black Swan’ event? By now it is clear that the COVID-19 health pandemic falls into this description as it is typically an […]
April 20, 2020
Approach your Smart Digital Strategy We are living in a time where digital transformation couldn’t be more important for companies to adopt in order to stay […]
April 7, 2020
What’s in our app stack? Being able to work remotely has been a developing topic over the last few years, no doubt. But since the large-scale […]
March 31, 2020
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Click here to ENGLISH Die Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (“CIPC”) het ‘n kennisgewing (Kennisgewing 52 van 2019) in Augustus 2019 uitgestuur waarin hulle die CIPC […]
March 20, 2020
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Kliek hier vir AFRIKAANS The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (“CIPC”) issued a notice (Notice 52 of 2019) in August 2019 in which they introduced the […]
March 17, 2020
ASL verwelkom graag negentien nuwe personeellede wat in Februarie by ons aangesluit het, onder wie een assistent-bestuurder en sewentien leerlingrekenmeesters in die onderskeie Oudit- en Rekeningkundige […]
March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
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Cybersecurity, privacy and the safeguarding of personal information are now more relevant to clients than ever before with the remaining provisions of the Protection of Personal […]
March 17, 2020
Click here for ENGLISH Tito Mboweni, Minister van Finansies, het op 26 Februarie 2020 sy tweede toespraak op die nasionale begroting gelewer. Belastingbetalers kan ’n bietjie […]
March 17, 2020
Kliek hier vir AFRIKAANS Finance Minister Tito Mboweni delivered his second National Budget Speech on 26 February 2020. Taxpayers can breathe a little easier as he […]
March 17, 2020
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From 18 March 2020, users of the popular Xero accounting platform will be able to automate even more administrative tasks and say goodbye to manual data […]
March 6, 2020
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are currently caught in a sticky spot. Load-shedding is a national reality. The indicator dial on youth unemployment is steadily […]
October 29, 2019
Professionele identiteit kan gedefinieer word as ‘n persoon se professionele selfkonsep – ‘n stel van persoonlike eienskappe, oortuigings, waardes, motiewe en ervarings wat voortspruit uit werksaktiwiteite. […]
October 29, 2019
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“What gets measured, gets managed”. This quote provides the essence of why data analytics is important. With the use of today’s technology, there is a wide […]
October 29, 2019
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In die Belastingafdeling streef ons daarna om alle aansoeke en registrasies so vinnig en pynloos moontlik af te handel en in die proses die kliënt se […]
October 29, 2019
When talking strategy, it is important to remember that it is no more than determining how the vision of the business will be achieved. Of paramount […]
September 27, 2019
“There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.” – Denis Waitley What are those conditions in your […]
September 27, 2019
“There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.” – Denis Waitley Wat is daardie posisie vandag in jou besigheid? Is […]
September 26, 2019
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The new standard on lease accounting (IFRS 16) was issued in January 2016 with major changes, of which the most significant are the following: The new […]
September 26, 2019
Wat is vruggebruik? Vruggebruik is die reg wat aan ’n persoon gegee word om die eiendom van ’n ander te gebruik en te geniet en gevolglik […]
September 11, 2019
A shareholders’ agreement sets out how a private company should be operated and regulates the various shareholders’ rights and obligations. It is therefore important that a […]
August 29, 2019
A management buyout (“MBO”) is a form of acquisition where a company’s existing management team acquire a large part, or all of the company, from either […]
August 29, 2019
Op Donderdag, 01 Augustus, het ons ASL se 21ste bestaansjaar gevier met ‘n gesellige funksie by De Warenmarkt in Stellenbosch. Volgens ware ASL tradisie het almal […]
August 29, 2019
Hierdie artikel volg op ons vorige artikel rakende belasting op buitelandse indiensnemingsinkomste (meer algemeen bekend as “expat tax”). Daar is ‘n algemene wanpersepsie dat, ten einde […]
August 29, 2019
August 29, 2019
With the filing season officially open and many taxpayers expecting possible refunds, it is unfortunately also a great opportunity for criminals to obtain personal details of […]
August 20, 2019
The objective of the National Credit Act No. 34 of 2005 (“the Act”) is, amongst other, to: promote the social and economic well-being of South African […]
August 13, 2019
Die doelwit van die Nasionale Kredietwet Nr. 34 van 2005 (“die Wet”) is om: die sosiale en ekonomiese welsyn van Suid-Afrikaners te bevorder; om ‘n billike, […]
August 13, 2019
Preparing yourself and your business for your inevitable exit from that business, whether by choice or fate, is one of the most neglected aspects we see […]
August 6, 2019
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Decision making is a core component in our daily processes and is a very important function of management. Management who are part of planning, organising and […]
August 6, 2019
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A dividend is the distribution of a reward from a portion of the company’s earnings and is paid to a class of its shareholders. Dividends are […]
August 6, 2019
August 6, 2019
Jacques Potgieter becomes Associate It is with great excitement that we hereby announce that Jacques Potgieter was promoted to an Associate within the ASL Group with […]
August 6, 2019
Jacques Potgieter word Assosiaat Dit is met groot opgewondenheid dat ons hiermee bekend maak dat Jacques Potgieter met ingang vanaf Julie 2019 bevorder is tot Assosiaat […]
June 3, 2019
Artikel 10(1)(o)(ii) bied verligting aan belastingbetalers om nie op buitelandse indiensnemingsinkomste (“employment income”) belas te word nie aangesien die buitelandse maatskappy reeds LBS / belasting op […]
June 3, 2019
Section 10(1)(o)(ii) provides relief to taxpayers by not taxing foreign employment income, as the foreign company is already deducting PAYE / tax on that income. However, […]
June 3, 2019
June 3, 2019
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In terms of the Companies Act No 71 of 2008 (“the Act”), a director may be removed either by the shareholders or by the board of […]
May 31, 2019
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Die Wysigingswetsontwerp op Suid-Afrikaanse Maatskappye (“die Wetsontwerp”) is op 21 September 2018 vir publieke kommentaar gepubliseer. Wesenlike wysigings aan die bestaande Maatskappywet No 71 van 2008 […]
May 31, 2019
A verbal or gentlemen’s agreement is simple and convenient, especially when a transaction is deemed to be straightforward and uncomplicated. Although it is general practice to […]
May 31, 2019
Generation cohorts are composed of groups of individuals who were born and raised in the same period and thus share some unique characteristics and experiences from […]
May 31, 2019
Die Nasionale Tesourie en die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens (SAID) het belastingwetgewing in werking gestel wat van toepassing is op lenings toegestaan aan trusts en/of maatskappye waar daar […]
May 31, 2019
“A person who sets up a business, taking on financial and other risks in the hope of profit”, is called an entrepreneur. Synonyms include hustler, wheeler-dealer, […]
May 31, 2019
Nuwe werknemers Op 14 Januarie 2019 het ons vir Dirk du Toit in die Rekeningkunde Departement as bestuurder verwelkom. Dirk kom oorspronklik van die Ouplaas-distrik tussen […]
May 31, 2019
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Technology has influenced a whole new vocabulary over the last few years, especially with relevance to the financial sector. How many people would have been able […]
May 31, 2019
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Die begin van 2019 het aangebreek en ons het dit goedgedink om ‘n kort opsomming aan u te verskaf van belangrike aspekte aangaande korporatiewe beheer wat […]
May 31, 2019
The tax season opened on 1 July 2018 and the deadlines for the current tax season were as follows: Type of taxpayer Channel Deadline All taxpayers […]
June 6, 2018
In die verlede was dit algemene praktyk om die ‘basiese bedrag’ vir die indiening en betaling van die IRP6’e te gebruik. Die ‘basiese bedrag’ is die […]
June 6, 2018
Een van die mees algemene navrae waarmee ons op ’n daaglikse basis te doen kry, is hoe lank dit die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens (SAID) sal neem om […]
June 6, 2018
Artikel 20A het met ingang van 1 Maart 2004 in werking getree. Hierdie artikel handel oor die omheiningsbepalings wat verhoed dat natuurlike persone hul belasbare inkomste […]
June 6, 2018
Met die EMP501-rekonsiliasies vir die jaar geëindig Februarie 2018 wat teen 31 Mei 2018 ingedien moet wees by die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens (die SAID) sowel as die […]
June 6, 2018
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In a previous article, we looked at the strengths and opportunities associated with employee motivation. This article will place a focus on the strengths and opportunities […]
June 6, 2018
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Dit staan ʼn maatskappy of beslote korporasie vry om sy naam te verander indien verkies. Vir maatskappye sal die naamsverandering ʼn spesiale besluit tot gevolg hê […]
June 6, 2018
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Dividendverklarings kan verskeie vorme aanneem, maar vir doeleindes van hierdie artikel bespreek ons die verklaring van ʼn gewone dividend. Ingevolge Artikel 46 van die Maatskappywet van […]
June 6, 2018
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A Memorandum of Incorporation (“MOI”) can be described as the sole governing document of a company and is binding between the shareholders, directors and the company […]
June 4, 2018
You have worked hard for many years, and have finally saved enough funds and mustered the courage to take the big leap that you have been […]
June 4, 2018
Jy werk al jare lank hard en het uiteindelik genoeg fondse en moed bymekaar geskraap om die groot sprong, waaroor jy só lank droom, te neem… […]
June 4, 2018
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The Companies Act No. 71 of 2008 together with amendments and companies’ regulations, stipulates requirements whether a company’s financial statements should be audited, independently reviewed or […]
June 4, 2018
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Die Maatskappywet No. 71 van 2008, tesame met wysigings en maatskappyregulasies, stipuleer vereistes wat bepaal of ’n maatskappy se finansiële state geoudit, onafhanklik nagesien of slegs […]
June 4, 2018
In our April issue, in the article titled “Are your employees rowing in the right direction?”, we discussed the importance of shaping an engagement culture in […]
June 4, 2018
In ons April-uitgawe in die artikel getiteld “Roei u werknemers in die regte rigting?” het ons bespreek hoe belangrik dit is om ’n betrokkenheidskultuur in ’n […]
June 4, 2018
Xero recently released the annual report covering the financial and operating performance for the year ended March 2018. After 12 years of investing in growth, Xero […]
April 25, 2018
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It is often difficult for business owners to cross the divide of working on your business, rather than working in your business. Although this is usually […]
April 25, 2018
Addisioneel tot die Artikel 6A mediese belastingkrediet is daar ook krediet beskikbaar vir individue (belastingpligtiges) wat mediese uitgawes self uit die sak uit betaal in terme […]
April 25, 2018
Background It is compulsory for any person / legal entity that employs staff (“the employer”) to register as an employer with the Department of Labour within […]
April 25, 2018
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In our previous article about employee motivation, we looked at the reasons why we need motivated employees. In this article, we’ll look at the strengths and […]
April 25, 2018
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IFRS 15 recently became effective for financial periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. IFRS 15 is only applicable to entities that have implemented International […]
April 25, 2018
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In Artikel 22(1)(b) van die Maatskappywet No. 71 van 2008 (“die Wet”) word maatskappye verbied om handel te dryf in omstandighede waartydens ’n maatskappy insolvent is. […]
April 25, 2018
Om by iemand in die rooi te wees is vir meeste ’n onaangename ervaring, veral as die skuldeiser die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens (die SAID) is. Omstandighede lei […]
April 25, 2018
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Technology has influenced a whole new vocabulary over the last few years, especially with relevance to the financial sector. How many people would have been able […]
April 25, 2018
A popular question which comes up during a consultation with a client when the drafting of commercial documents is discussed is, “what is the effective date […]
April 25, 2018
’n Gewilde vraag wat opduik tydens konsultasie met ’n kliënt wanneer die opstel van handelsdokumente bespreek word, is “wat is die effektiewe datum van die transaksie?” […]
April 25, 2018
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During the registration of a company or close corporation that entity acquires a legal personality. This legal personality comes to an end when the directors and/or […]
April 25, 2018
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Gedurende die registrasie van ’n maatskappy en/of ’n beslote korporasie verkry daardie entiteit regspersoonlikheid, welke regspersoonlikheid tot ’n einde kom wanneer die direkteure en/of lede die […]
April 25, 2018
Over the last six months, our trainee accountants achieved success in various examinations. With great pride, we celebrated these achievements on 11 April by raising a […]
April 25, 2018
Oor die afgelope ses maande het ons leerlingklerke in verskeie eksamens sukses behaal. Met groot trots het ons op 11 April hierdie prestasies gevier deur ’n […]
April 6, 2018
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As an Audit Department and SAICA training office, the balancing act between developing trainees to the competencies required, adhering to all regulatory requirements, remaining current and […]
April 6, 2018
Cryptocurrency and blockchain has been the hot topic in the media the past year. It is a concept that few truly understand, and could change the […]
April 6, 2018
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In terme van die Maatskappywet 71 van 2008 (“die nuwe Wet”) bepaal artikel 7(b)(iii) dat een van die oogmerke van die nuwe Wet is om deursigtigheid […]
April 6, 2018
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In terme van Artikel 33 van die Maatskappywet No. 71 van 2008 (“die Wet”) word daar van alle maatskappye en beslote korporasies vereis om jaarlikse opgawes […]
April 6, 2018
Gegewe die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens (die SAID) se onvoorspelbaarheid en voortdurend veranderende stelsels, vereistes en prosedures is dit deel van ons missie om deurgaans op hoogte te […]
April 6, 2018
A properly considered business valuation can be the first step in many essential business processes and activities. Although there are many examples, these might include procurement […]
April 6, 2018
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It is customary that transactions would be concluded where a company would buy-back its own securities from an exiting shareholder. The aforesaid especially held substantial benefits […]
April 6, 2018
Imagine an organisation where employees don’t simply work for the paycheck at the end of the month, but instead are willing to invest effort in their […]
April 6, 2018
Stel jou voor ’n organisasie waar werknemers nie net werk vir die salaris wat hulle aan die einde van die maand kry nie, maar eerder bereid […]
April 6, 2018
April to May each year is the time that employers are given to perform their employees’ tax reconciliation. During this Employer Reconciliation process, employers are required […]
April 6, 2018
April tot Mei is jaarliks die tydperk wat werkgewers gegun word om hulle werknemers se belastingrekonsiliasie uit te voer. Tydens hierdie werknemersrekonsiliasieproses word daar van werkgewers […]
April 6, 2018
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Cloud accounting services and platforms have gained great traction across the world in recent years, with a growing number of businesses realising the tremendous benefits which […]
April 6, 2018
When making a purchase for your business, you should always ensure you receive a valid VAT invoice. This enables you to claim input VAT from SARS. […]
April 6, 2018
Wanneer u iets vir u besigheid aankoop moet u verseker dat u ’n geldige belastingfaktuur ontvang. Dit stel u in staat om insetbelasting van die SAID […]
March 20, 2018
In die begrotingsrede op 21 Februarie 2018, het die Minister van Finansies aangekondig dat die BTW koers vanaf 1 April 2018 van 14% na 15% gaan […]
March 20, 2018
In the budget speech on 21 February 2018, the Minister of Finance announced that the VAT rate will change from 14% to 15% from 1 April […]
March 9, 2018
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Schedule a free one-hour meeting This will be arranged with a Cloud Implementation Specialist, a Cloud Strategist, or a Cloud Manager, who will also assist in […]
March 9, 2018
Alle Suid-Afrikaners is bewus daarvan hoe belangrik dit is om volledige en akkurate inkomstebelastingopgawes by die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens in te dien elke jaar, sowel as die […]
March 9, 2018
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As a SAICA training office, our department largely consists of trainees completing a 3-year training contract. Throughout the contract, we are responsible for providing them with […]
March 9, 2018
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Directors trading in insolvent circumstances Personal liability of directors is becoming an important issue in South Africa. The topic has been placed under the spotlight recently […]
March 9, 2018
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In terme van Artikel 33 van die Maatskappywet No. 71 van 2008 (“die Wet”) word daar van alle maatskappye en beslote korporasies vereis om jaarlikse opgawes […]
March 9, 2018
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Korporatiewe beheer is in wese die reëls en praktyke waarbinne ’n maatskappy bestuur en beheer word. Die direkteure van ’n maatskappy speel ’n kritieke rol in […]
March 9, 2018
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Small businesses are driven by entrepreneurs, for whom the thought of technical accounting and compliance processes can often be a burdensome one. This may be due […]
March 8, 2018
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For most accountants and business owners, the thought of the yearly audit or independent review is associated with stress and apprehension. In most cases, audits and […]
March 7, 2018
ASL het vir die sesde agtereenvolgende jaar deelgeneem aan die CANSA Relay For Life te Hoërskool Hottentots-Holland, Somerset-Wes, wat plaasgevind het op Saterdag 24 Februarie 2018. […]
March 7, 2018
On Saturday 24 February 2018, ASL participated in the CANSA Relay For Life for the sixth consecutive year at Hottentots-Holland High School, Somerset West. The event […]
March 7, 2018
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Die wêreld beweeg voortdurend na meer digitalisering en organisasies implementeer toenemend elektroniese en outomatiese oplossings om papiergebaseerde prosesse te verminder. Een van die vele oplossings is […]
March 7, 2018
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The world is constantly moving towards greater levels of digitisation, and organisations are increasingly implementing electronic and automated solutions to reduce paper-based processes. One of these […]
March 7, 2018
On Wednesday, 21 February 2018, all eyes were on the Minister of Finance in Parliament, where he delivered his budget speech. It became apparent over the […]
March 7, 2018
Op Woensdag 21 Februarie 2018 was alle oë op die Minister van Finansies in die Parlement, waar hy sy begrotingsrede gelewer het. Dit het die laaste […]
February 5, 2018
ASL looks forward to welcoming twelve new trainees in 2018. Trainees begin their journey at ASL with a two-week induction program, which ensures that an optimal […]
February 2, 2018
ASL sien daarna uit om twaalf nuwe leerlingrekenmeesters in 2018 te verwelkom. Leerling klerke begin hul reis by ASL met ’n twee week lange oriënteringsprogram wat […]
February 2, 2018
It is not uncommon for a company to use a trading name which is not the same as the registered name of the company, as recorded […]
February 2, 2018
Dit is nie ongewoon dat ’n maatskappy ’n handelsnaam gebruik wat nie dieselfde is as sy geregistreerde naam soos dit by die Kommissie vir Maatskappye en […]