Helping others should be the simplest thing in the world, but the truth is there’s a lot more red tape than you might expect. You’re just trying to run a community project, but then you’re told you need to register as an NPO, but everyone’s calling you an NGO, your accountant says it might help to become an NPC and your donors are asking if you’re a PBO.

So, what’s the difference? And what’s the right choice for your philanthropic endeavours?

To offer taxpayers a way to settle outstanding tax debt swiftly and to regularise their tax affairs on more favourable terms, SARS has launched an expedited tax debt compromise process.

Applications are only open until 31 December 2025, however, so find out here how we can assist your business to take advantage of this very welcome relief.

Whatever your line of work, moving from solo-business or freelancer to taking on staff is a big choice usually prompted by steady demand you can’t handle on your own. 

Taking on staff is about much more than finding an extra pair of hands, though. It also means committing to monthly salaries, tax deductions, UIF payments, and legal paperwork. So when should you take the plunge, and just how do you go about doing it? Our guide will help.

• 05 December – PAYE submissions and payments
• 24 December – VAT manual submissions and payments
• 30 December – Excise duty payments
• 31 December – VAT electronic submissions and payments & CIT Provisional Tax payments where applicable.