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Taxpayer MPT v CSARS | Mineral Royalties: Tax Court Rejects Linear Method Of "Deeming Up"

In a significant judgment handed down on 5 September 2025 and published by SARS today, the Tax Court upheld an appeal by Taxpayer MPT against additional royalty assessments...

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The VAT Advantage: Smart Tax Moves For Vendors In The Food And Beverage Industry

For enterprises in South Africa that operate within the dynamic food and beverage industry, understanding and effectively utilising indirect tax incentives are a powerful way to enhance profitability and gain a competitive edge.

South Africa Tax

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Webber Wentzel

Women Powering Progress Khanyisa Cingo-Ngandu

"Do whatever you think is best, don't be limited by the path others walked before you."

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

East Africa Trends (Video)

David A. Asiedu connects with our East African office heads to explore key trends and opportunities shaping the region's evolving business landscape...

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Mandatory VAT Apportionment Reporting To SARS

South Africa Tax

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National Treasury Retracts Proposal On Hybrid Equity Instruments: What This Means For Businesses

South Africa Tax

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Andersen in South Africa

When Is The Right Time To Go Offshore With Your Money?

Worldwide Wealth Mgt

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The Sovereign Group

Tax Dispute Resolution: Onus Of Proof Dischargeable By SARS

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

Tax Focus - July Issue | 2025

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

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

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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.

Section 44 Of The Income Tax Act And The Art Of Tax-Efficient Amalgamations And Mergers

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Mandatory VAT Apportionment Reporting To SARS

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ENS

i-Team Podcast (Video)

South Africa Technology

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ENS

World Of Work Series (Podcast)

South Africa Employment

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Fasken South Africa

Where Competition And Employment Law Meet (Video)

South Africa Anti-trust

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ENS

World Of Work Series (Podcast)

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

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

While some high-profile share swaps in the retail and lifestyle sector have left a bitter aftertaste, it is important to remember that not all corporate restructures are cautionary tales.

South Africa Tax

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Barnard Inc.

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

When a company faces liquidation, winding-up or deregistration the instinct might be to brace for tax consequences, but section 47 of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962...

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Tax Dispute Resolution: Failure To Discharge Onus Of Proof

The most tax disputes are decided by courts on the basis of whether taxpayer has discharged the onus of proving that something is exempt or otherwise not taxable or that an amount is tax deductible.

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

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

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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

Tax Dispute Resolution: Request Reasons Of Assessment

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

ENS Tax In Brief

South Africa Tax

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ENS

2025 National Budget WED (Video)

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Tax Disputes & The Constitutional Court: Reviews And Declarators Unpacked (Video)

South Africa Tax

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ENS

ENS Tax In Brief

South Africa Tax

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ENS

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

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

Africa Tax In Brief

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ENS

Trade And Taxes 4th Episode (Video)

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

ENS Tax In Brief

Below, please find issue 144 of ENS' Tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.

South Africa Tax

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ENS

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

Customs and Trade Podcast with Khanyisa Cingo & Sipho Mhaga

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

Africa Tax In Brief

In order to simplify tax legislation, reduce compliance costs, broaden the tax base and promote tax justice, the General Tax Administration (AGT) has announced its intention to replace...

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ENS

Trade And Taxes 4th Episode (Video)

Welcome to our fourth episode of Trade And Taxes an initiative between SNG Grant Thornton and UJ Business School. Today we are unpacking the budget further.

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SNG Grant Thornton

Overview Of The South African Global Minimum Tax Legislation

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

The Constitutional Court Puts An End To Unfair Levies/Taxes Imposed On Indigenous Communities

The levies/taxes at issue were imposed on indigenous communities for different reasons, including for reporting a death in a family, relocation to another village...

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Adams & Adams

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

Is A Wealth Tax Inevitable? How To Stay Ahead Of Policy Changes

With the 2025 Budget Speech fast approaching, speculation is mounting over whether South Africa will introduce a wealth tax as part of broader fiscal reforms. With growing concerns about revenue shortfalls.

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Andersen in South Africa

ENS Tax In Brief

Below, please find issue 140 of ENS' Tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Deducting Raising Fees: SARS And Tax Court Have Their Say

South Africa Tax

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Fasken

Most Favoured Nations No More - Double Tax Agreement Update

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Fasken

ENS Tax In Brief - Issue 138

South Africa Tax

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ENS

ENS Tax In Brief - Issue 136

South Africa Tax

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ENS

High Court Strengthens Taxpayer Rights, Urges Respect And Fair Treatment By SARS While Unravelling The Legal Question Of The Meaning Of "Bulk" In The Mineral Royalty Act

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Promulgation Of Protocol To SA/Kuwait DTA

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ENS

ENS Tax In Brief - Issue 134

South Africa Tax

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ENS Tax In Brief - Issue 133

South Africa Tax

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ENS

ENS Tax In Brief - Issue 132 | 2024-10

South Africa Tax

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Think Green, Think Tax: Mauritius' Corporate Climate Responsibility Levy

South Africa Tax

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Sasol's High-Stakes Tax Appeal: Implications For South African Multinational Companies

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Africa Tax In Brief

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ENS Tax In Brief

South Africa Tax

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ENS Tax In Brief

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Africa Tax In Brief

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