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Draft Amendments To Section 8E Of The Income Tax Act

The 2025 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (and explanatory memorandum thereto) was published for comment on 16 August 2025. Among other proposals, there are proposed amendments...

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Tax Dispute Resolution: Onus Of Proof Dischargeable By SARS

In order to encourage tax compliance and to deter unwanted behavior of non-tax compliances including tax evasions, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) which administers tax Acts is empowered to impose sanctions...

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

Tax Focus - July Issue | 2025

SARS has officially announced the dates for the 2025 tax filing season.

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

Tax Law Tightens For SA Trusts With Offshore Beneficiaries

South Africa's recent amendment to section 25B of the Income Tax Act introduces a material change in the taxation of income distributed by resident trusts to non-resident beneficiaries.

South Africa Tax

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

The Statutory Provisions And Real-World Application Of Asset-For-Share Transactions Under Section 42 Of The Income Tax Act.

South Africa Tax

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Barnard Inc.

Woolworths VAT Victory: SCA Redefines Capital-raising As Part Of The Enterprise

South Africa Tax

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Andersen in South Africa

Africa Tax In Brief

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ENS

Tax Dispute Resolution: Failure To Discharge Onus Of Proof

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

Trade Implications Of ITAC's 15% NEV Battery Tariff Proposal

South Africa Tax

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Andersen in South Africa

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Tax Focus - May/June Edition | 2025

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

Africa Tax In Brief

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ENS

South Africa Revenue Service Recruits To Focus On Recovering Tax Debts

South Africa Tax

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The Sovereign Group

ENS Tax In Brief - Issue 146

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Breaking The Bank: South Africa's Payment System Shake-up Welcomes Non-Bank Players

South Africa Finance

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ENS

South Africa's New Anti-Bribery Law: Setting The Stage For Corporate Accountability

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

ITAC's Preliminary Determination On Steel Products: Tariffs, Permits And Rebate Relief

South Africa International

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Andersen in South Africa

Andersen Advocating On Steel Pipe Tariffs

South Africa International

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Andersen in South Africa

The East African Insider – Week 9TH – 15TH AUGUST 2025

South Africa Energy

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Shikana Group

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Tax Treaties

Africa Tax In Brief

On 29 April 2025, the African Tax Administration Forum ("ATAF") announced that it has commenced a review of its ATAF Income Model Convention (2019), aimed at strengthening the ability of African countries to negotiate tax...

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ENS

Understanding The Complexities Of Offshore Investments For South Africans

In an increasingly globalised economy, many South Africans are exploring offshore investments as a way to diversify their portfolios and mitigate local economic risks

South Africa Government

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The Sovereign Group

Africa Tax In Brief

Following the signing of the Multilateral Convention to Facilitate the Implementation of the Pillar Two Subject to Tax Rule (STTR MLI) by Benin, Cabo Verde and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Africa Tax In Brief

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Africa Tax In Brief

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ENS

Africa Tax In Brief

South Africa Tax

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ENS

New Remote Working Visa Proposed

South Africa Immigration

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ENS

Africa Tax In Brief

South Africa Tax

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ENS

ENS Tax In Brief

South Africa Tax

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ENS

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Inheritance Tax

No Inheritance Tax In South Africa, But…

In South Africa, we are privileged not to have to pay inheritance tax on the benefits received from a deceased estate. In many countries such as the United Kingdom citizens must pay an inheritance tax...

South Africa Tax

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Barnard Inc.

Budget 2018: Wealth Perspective

The most significant proposals in the 2018 Budget Review will probably affect all taxpayers in South Africa, not only those with accumulated wealth.

South Africa Tax

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Pieter van der Zwan & Associates

The Davis Tax Committee Issues Its Second Report On Estate Duty

The Davis Tax Committee ("DTC") released its much-anticipated second (and final) interim report (the "Report") on estate duty on 24 August 2016.

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Davis Tax Committee Releases Long-Awaited Report On Estate Duty

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Taxation Of Estates To Also Be Revisited?

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Taxation Of Trusts Revisited

South Africa Tax

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ENS

The Valuation Of A Usufruct For Tax Purposes

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Nowhere To Hide

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Renunciation Of An Inheritance – SARS Clarifies Tax Consequences

South Africa Family

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Schoemanlaw Inc

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Income Tax

Draft Amendments To Section 8E Of The Income Tax Act

The 2025 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (and explanatory memorandum thereto) was published for comment on 16 August 2025. Among other proposals, there are proposed amendments...

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Tax Focus - July Issue | 2025

SARS has officially announced the dates for the 2025 tax filing season.

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

Costs Involved In The Conveyancing Process

Buying or selling a property in South Africa is not just about signing a contract, it is a legal and financial journey that involves a range of professionals...

South Africa Real Estate

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Tax Law Tightens For SA Trusts With Offshore Beneficiaries

South Africa Tax

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Section 45 Of The Income Tax Act: The Tax-Free Shuffle Within Corporate Groups

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

Tax-Deferred Growth Through Corporate Rollovers

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

The Legal And Operational Framework For Unbundling Transactions In Accordance With Section 46 Of The Income Tax Act

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

The Statutory Provisions And Real-World Application Of Asset-For-Share Transactions Under Section 42 Of The Income Tax Act.

South Africa Tax

BI

Barnard Inc.

Section 47 Of The Income Tax Act: Tax-Efficient Shareholder Distributions On Liquidation

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

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Transfer Pricing

Trade Implications Of ITAC's 15% NEV Battery Tariff Proposal

The International Trade Administration Commission of SA (ITAC ) recently proposed 15% import duties on new energy vehicle (NEV) batteries, many of which currently...

South Africa Tax

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Andersen in South Africa

Africa Tax In Brief

On 29 April 2025, the African Tax Administration Forum ("ATAF") announced that it has commenced a review of its ATAF Income Model Convention (2019), aimed at strengthening the ability of African countries to negotiate tax...

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ENS

ENS Tax In Brief - Issue 146

Below, please find issue 146 of ENS' tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.

South Africa Tax

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ENS

How SA Exports May Be Affected By New Tariffs Imposed By USA

South Africa International

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Andersen in South Africa

South Africa's Trade Infrastructure: A Wake-Up Call

South Africa Tax

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Andersen in South Africa

Africa Tax In Brief

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ENS

Viewing The SARB's Exchange Control Revisions Through An IP Licensing Lens

South Africa IP

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

ENS Tax In Brief - Issue 137

South Africa Tax

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ENS

ENS Tax In Brief - Issue 136

South Africa Tax

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ENS

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Latest Videos

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Customs And Trade Podcast With Khanyisa Cingo & Sipho Mhaga (Video)

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SNG Grant Thornton

ENSign | Tax Audit Pitfalls To Avoid In Ghana (Video)

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ENS

South Africa – Tax Update (Video)

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Bowmans

Nigeria Commences Automatic Exchange Of Taxpayer Information

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PwC Nigeria

Is FIRS Empowered To Place A Lien On Tax Defaulter's Account? (Video)

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Deloitte Nigeria

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