Draft TLAB was released on 19 July 2017,clarifying the lines of SARS’ and Treasury’s continued attacks on the use of trusts for tax planning.
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South Africa: Labour broker deeming provisions interpreted to create a position of ’sole’ employment
In the recent matter, the Labour Appeal Court considered the interpretation of the controversial deeming provisions.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Maritime Safety Authority – protecting our oceans
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (“SAMSA”) was established on 1 April 1998 in terms of the SAMSA Act 5 of 1998.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Tax resistance as a demonstration of tax morality
SARS has already expressed concerns around “a disturbing trend whereby tax compliance levels are beginning to deteriorate”.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Implications of recent amendments to the Industrial Property Act
Two key amendments to the Industrial Property Act that will have far reaching implications for owners of intellectual property (IP).
Continue readingSouth Africa: The transition from the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act to the National Environmental Management Act continues
In the past few years, several amendments have been introduced to MPRDA 2002 and the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (NEMA).
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