Juta & Company (Pty) Ltd Tax Matters: Let's Talk Tax

Tax Matters: Let's Talk Tax

Welcome to Tax Matters, your go-to podcast series dedicated to navigating the intricate world of South Africa's tax landscape. Hosted by Juta, South Africa’s premier legal content provider, in collaboration with leading African law firm, Bowmans, each episode offers insightful discussions led by Bowmans' experts. From tax planning strategies to regulatory updates, we provide practical insights to help businesses stay compliant and thrive in today's ever-evolving tax landscape.

NOTE: The content provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice or any other type of professional advice. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the podcast or the information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We strongly advise our audience to seek their own independent advice or other professional advice regarding any specific legal or tax issues or concerns they may have.
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4 Episodes

A Boost For Foreigners Investing in South African Companies

In this episode, Bowmans' tax experts discuss the principle of tax-free returns on equity invested in South African companies, known as 'contributed tax capital'. Discover how anti-avoidance legislation aimed at curbing certain transactions affecting 'contributed tax capital' has raised concerns over its broad impact on legitimate deals. Explore Treasury's pledge…
24 Jun 13 min

The De-Grouping Debate Will Be Settled At Last

Following an ‘intra-group transaction’ to which tax rollover relief applies, a group of companies must be maintained for six years, or the transferee company could suffer tax consequences. There has been much debate on the circumstances in which a de-grouping occurs. In this episode, Bowmans’ tax specialists discuss how the…
6 Jun 17 min

A Lifeline To Companies In Business Rescue

In this 2nd episode, Bowmans tax experts discuss how a company in business rescue may soon be able to rely on temporary relief from tax debt in order to trade back to financial health. CASE LAW: Henque 3935 CC t/a PQ Clothing Outlet v Commissioner for SARS (2020/35790) [2023] ZAGPJHC…
20 May 22 min

The Preference Share Dilemma

Recent legislative efforts to limit the use of secured preference share funding could have serious tax and financial consequences. South African companies need to know that, while the change impacts the taxation of dividends from years of assessment commencing 1 January 2024, the tax could be triggered by transactions undertaken…
30 Apr 18 min