Tax, SARS and small business accounting explained in plain language
Practical guides from our accountants and tax practitioners on running a compliant South African business: SARS deadlines, VAT, provisional tax, CIPC annual returns, payroll and what changes each budget speech brings.
Tax and SARS
Deadlines, penalties, eFiling and what to do when a SARS letter arrives.
Starting a business
Company registration, tax numbers, bank accounts and the first year.
Bookkeeping and Xero
Getting more out of Xero, reading management accounts and cash flow.
Payroll and staff
PAYE, UIF, IRP5s and paying people correctly.
Tax Filing Deadline 2026: 23 October Checklist
Non-provisional taxpayers must file by 23 October 2026. Check if you need to file, what to do with an auto-assessment and which documents to gather. ...more
Tax and SARS
September 16, 2026•4 min read
CIPC Annual Returns 2026: Deadlines, Fees and Filing
Every company must file a CIPC annual return yearly with beneficial ownership up to date. Deadlines, CIPC fees by turnover and how to avoid deregistration. ...more
Starting a business
September 15, 2026•4 min read
Turnover Tax 2026: New R2.3 Million Limit and Rates
Turnover tax now covers micro businesses up to R2.3 million in business turnover, with 0% on the first R600,000. New rates, who qualifies, how to register. ...more
Starting a business
September 15, 2026•4 min read
VAT Registration Threshold 2026: R2.3 Million Explained
From 1 April 2026 you only register for VAT once business turnover passes R2.3 million. What changed, who can deregister and what to weigh up. ...more
Tax and SARS
September 15, 2026•4 min read