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- 01/02/2012
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Treaty Update:
Gibraltar - South Africa
6/2/2012
The government of Gibraltar has announced Gibraltar and South Africa signed a TIEA on February 2, 2012.
Treaty Update:
South Africa - San Marino
31/1/2012
South Africa's TIEA with San Marino was published in South Africa's Gazette on January 28, 2012, and entered into force immediately.
Treaty Update:
South Africa - Hong Kong
20/12/2011
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary John Tsang has confirmed that during meetings between government officials on December 13, 2011, South Africa and Hong Kong have agreed to open negotiations towards a bilateral DTA.
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INVESTMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA - By
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This article examines South Africa's
position in the international investment
community in 2005. We look at the current
business infrastructure, and the country's
strengths, weaknesses, and growth areas.
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I have actually registered for a cetificate in Taxation course, and really want to understand it, as I want to pursue a career in Taxation. But, I somehow experience problems with the calculations and really need assistance in order to understand this. I need someone who will be able to take me step by step. I really want to pass this course and looking forward to advancing to the Advance certificate level next year. Please help. Topics ranging from: Income Tax and deductions, Capital allowances, Capital gains, etc.
I be glad if I can get assistance in everything concerning the course, step by step approach. I need someone who will be able to give me support, who will be my coach and my mentor and simplify things for me for the whole year, someone I will be able to contact anytime, either by e-mail, telephone or face to face.
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| South Africa tax liability? confused. |
I am a UK based individual contractor and run my own limited company. Another UK based company has subcontracted an assignment to me which is based in South Africa. I would be paid by the UK company at a daily rate (in the UK) and the client (in South Africa) has agreed to bear all my costs - boarding, lodging, accomodation, food, etc.). The contract will last 12 months but I will be visiting UK every 3-4 months (for a week or two). I will pay corporation/business tax and individual PAYE tax in the UK. From my discussions with the UK based company, we feel that I won't be liable for any taxes in South Africa. Please can someone shed some light on this subject. David |
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| The Cost of Buying a Property in Australia? |
We want to sell some of our property here in SA and use the money to buy something in Australia. We will still live and work in SA but will own an investment in Australia. What extra taxes or charges do we need to be aware of here in SA and over in Australia when doing something like this? Are there any restrictive regulations we should know about? Simone |
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| Tax of property |
Hi, I have a property in South Africa which I am in the process of selling. I do not live in SA. I do not have a SA income tax number as I am a British Citizen and have never worked in SA. Do I have to pay tax on it and if so how would one do that if I am not a SA citizen and have no tax particulars?
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| RE : ASSISTANCE, COACHING AND MENTORING IN CERTIFICATE IN TAXATION (BEGINNERS) - SOUTH AFRICA |
I have actually registered for a cetificate in Taxation course, and really want to understand it, as I want to pursue a career in Taxation. But, I somehow experience problems with the calculations and really need assistance in order to understand this. I need someone who will be able to take me step by step. I really want to pass this course and looking forward to advancing to the Advance certificate level next year. Please help. Topics ranging from: Income Tax and deductions, Capital allowances, Capital gains, etc.
I be glad if I can get assistance in everything concerning the course, step by step approach. I need someone who will be able to give me support, who will be my coach and my mentor and simplify things for me for the whole year, someone I will be able to contact anytime, either by e-mail, telephone or face to face.
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Ntebo. e-mail: ntebo.sabasaba@gmail.com or Nteboheng.Sabasaba@eskom.co.za
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| Which way to go??? |
Can anyone give me some pointers on this dilemna and maybe the pros and cons? There may be a scenario that has not been considered which would be a better approach.
I am starting employment with a multi-national company in a pan-African Business Development role. I have a number of options in how I could be paid and am hoping that someone can shed some light on what would be the most effective (tax beneficial) to my bottom line. The scenarios are as follows: 1. I can be employed in South Africa and pay regular PAYE etc. 2. I can be employed out of the Seychelles and have money paid to me in any currency into any bank account. If I then transfer funds (all or just a percentage) to South Africa (to live on) I believe that I will have to declare this to SARS. In this approach I believe that I can claim against the earnings for things like office expenses, phone etc as a "Provisional Tax Payer". 3. I can be issued with 2 employment contracts: One contract where I am declared as a South African employee and paid a percentage of the total earnings in SA Rands and be subject to normal PAYE. And a second contract where I am employed as a Seychelles employee, paid the balance of the total salary in any currency into any bank account. Obviously should I wish to remit funds from the offshore account to South Africa this would have to be declared to SARS.
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| Starting a business |
I am thinking about starting a business. I am a student and as such don't have much money laying around for all the advice. I think my business idea would be highly profitable and would like some advice on incorporating it offshore or onshore. I will probably make a few million ZAR a year which will then rise, if I am right about my idea.:-) With the new tax-avoidance law it doesn't look good to start offshore. At the beginning of the business's life, it will be just me, where I will then later expand in terms of HR. The business will mostly generate income worldwide, not just from South Africa.
Is their tax efficient (tax avoidance - the legal way of avoiding paying too much tax) options for starting my business offshore? (I am a South African citizen, South Africa is my place of residence). Are their options that are tax efficient to starting a business offshore? Will it be possible to remain in RSA and run the business?
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