by Sentinel | May 18, 2021 | Advisory Services
One of the positive surprises in South Africa’s 2020 budget was the announcement that the country’s corporate tax rate would be dropped by 1%. This means that from 1 April 2022, companies will pay tax at a flat rate of 27%. National Treasury deputy director-general,...
by Sentinel | Apr 28, 2021 | Advisory Services
Testamentary reservation allows a trustee to exert control of a trust after their death. But SARS seldom looks kindly on this. One of the essential elements for the creation of a valid Trust is that the assets held in the trust must be administered separately from...
by Sentinel | Mar 26, 2021 | Advisory Services
Covid-19 has impacted almost every aspect of our lives, not least the manner in which we work. Fortunately, the taxman recognises this. Last week we looked at the tax benefits available for working from a home office. Now we’ll consider changes to the foreign income...
by Sentinel | Mar 25, 2021 | Advisory Services
In South African law, a person who causes the death of another is said to be disqualified from inheriting from the person they kill. But it’s not always as simple as this. This article will look at a few fascinating inheritance court cases where murder has played a...
by Sentinel | Mar 15, 2021 | Advisory Services
Does your company have to undergo an Independent Review at the end of its financial year? And if so, who performs the review? And when does it take place? We’ve got answers to your questions. As a business owner you know how important it is to remain compliant with...