04/11/2018

Andersen Tax Launches in Kenya

The launch continues Andersen’s strategic expansion across Africa, with Andersen Tax in Kenya becoming the second African firm to adopt the Andersen name. In Kenya, Andersen Tax is led by Managing Partner, Philip Muema.

04/11/2018

Overtaxed Saffas flock to Portugal as swallows

Tax-battered wealthy South Africans, hoping to protect their retirement income are retiring to Portugal for six months a year on the country’s Non-Habitual Residence programme, with its attractive 10-year tax break.

02/28/2018

REITs and corporate reorganisations: 2018 updates

Immovable property will generally qualify as an allowance asset where the owner is entitled to claim an allowance in terms of, inter alia, sections 11(g) 13, 13bis, 13ter, 13quat, 13quin and 13sex.

02/05/2018

Bitcoin: the tax question in South Africa

SARB has been the first of the two bodies to comment, noted Renwick. “Its view is that cryptocurrency does not fall within the ambit of their regulatory compliance.