Filing On Time Is the Minimum. Staying Compliant Is the Standard.
April brings a familiar sense of relief: Returns submitted, year-end closed, inbox quieter. But in 2026, South African regulators, lenders, and auditors are looking well beyond your filing date. The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), SARS, and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) have each intensified their focus on governance architecture. Thus, not just whether […]
The ‘Big Three’ Tax Worries (Part 2): Shares
In the second part of this series, we focus on shares. If claiming against our car allowances is the number one thing that keeps us awake at night as taxpayers, then the fear of SARS lying in wait to lay their grubby paws on the slightest gain that we make on our share investments must […]
Mandatory Facial Verification for Registered Representatives
SARS has rolled out a new facial biometric verification system to strengthen security and combat identity fraud on eFiling. While this improves data protection, it also means business owners and registered representatives must take action or risk being locked out of critical tax services. The Risk of Not Acting If you’re listed as the Registered […]
Understanding Residency in Terms of Tax
When earning an income in South Africa, you are probably paying tax. The Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (“the Act”) describes gross income as: “(i) in the case of any resident, the total amount, in cash or otherwise, received by or accrued to or in favour of such resident; or (ii) in the case […]
Ensure Your Trust Compliance with JZA’s Expert Guidance
Stay informed and compliant with the latest updates in South African trust regulations. Recent changes, including new requirements from SARS and the Master of the High Court, emphasise the importance of accurate reporting and governance for all trusts, including dormant ones. Key Points: Beneficial Ownership Reporting: Ensure your trust is registered with SARS and submit […]
Tax compliance lives beyond death
A deceased estate takes on a (tax) life of its own while being wound up I started my first job back in September 1987 at the tender age of 18, and approximately nine months later I received my very first income tax return from the Receiver of Revenue (as SARS was known in those days), […]