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How to register a company in South Africa
A plain-English guide to CIPC name reservation, company documents, SARS income tax registration and the practical steps that follow after incorporation.
Read articlePayroll compliance basics for growing employers
A quick overview of PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201 submissions and the payroll records South African employers should keep up to date.
B-BBEE for small businesses: what to know first
The essentials of EME and QSE affidavits, scorecard planning and why your B-BBEE status matters when tendering or supplying larger clients.
Moving from spreadsheets to cloud accounting
How tools like Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Odoo and Zoho Books can improve visibility, reduce manual work and make reporting easier.
What investors expect from your financials
Key reports, forecasts and governance practices that help investors understand your business and assess its readiness for capital.
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Track important SARS and CIPC dates so your business can plan ahead.
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Add or remove 15% VAT from invoices, quotes and pricing checks.
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