Business continuity planning: Are you prepared for the next crisis?
While the possibility of a global pandemic was always at the back of our minds, its emergence still managed to catch us off-guard and wreaked havoc on every aspect of our lives, particularly the world of work. Therefore, it’s safe to say that Covid-19 has been a wake-up call for organisations to rethink their priorities […]
Where to find money when you have no money
As COVID-19 has ravaged the economy and stripped it bare of tens of thousands of jobs, there is a real threat to the livelihoods of many ordinary working South Africans. As happens during a time of economic recession, some businesses are unable to pay full salaries, have to scale down and have to let workers […]
Meeting the requirements of export regulations
Interpretation Note 30 (“IN 30”) by the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) explains the requirements that need to be adhered to and prescribes the documentary proof, acceptable to the Commissioner, that must be obtained and retained by a vendor in order to levy value-added tax (“VAT”) at zero rate on a supply of movable goods, […]
Tax relief amid COVID-19
While South Africa is currently in a state of lockdown during which a significant number of businesses have had to cease operations, some relief from a tax perspective has been announced by the government. Tax-compliant businesses with a turnover of less than R50 million will be allowed to defer (importantly, not have waived) 20% of […]
COVID-19 lockdown and SARS
President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster following the outbreak of COVID-19 which has also been declared a pandemic by the Word Health Organisation (WHO) on the 15th March 2020. How will the lockdown impact my taxes and PAYROLL? As part of the announcement made by President Cyril Ramaphosa the tax following relief […]
COVID-19 Relief Mechanisms
Small Business Sector Tax Relief SARS TAX RELIEF IS NOT AUTOMATIC If the company can afford the tax liability, the company is required to pay the full amount. Proof to be provided that company is unable (due to the effect of COVID-19) to pay the liability. Tax relief is aimed at distressed companies. Contributions to […]
ARC Sakhile Free State measures during the national lockdown
Dear clients, To mitigate the impact of the COVID 19 outbreak we at ARC SAKHILE FREE STATE have introduced the following measures to ensure we provide the same quality of services to our clients before and during the lockdown period: Clients are welcome to visit our offices till close of business on Thursday the 26th […]