Understanding Value-Added Tax in South Africa Value-Added Tax in South Africa is a type of tax that is charged on goods and supplies. As a business owner, if you are trading, you are required to charge an additional 15% on…
Business
In this section we will help you find out more information about starting or running a business and a few tips/tricks that you will need to manoeuvre the obstacles that you will run into.
Activating a Representative on SARS e-Filing: The Changes and How to Navigate Them
Activating a Representative on SARS e-Filing: The Changes and How to Navigate Them In this article, we will discuss the changes made to the system, the reasons for the changes, and how to activate a representative on SARS e-Filing. E-filing…
How to Register for a New Income Tax Number with SARS in Under Five Minutes
How to Register for a New Income Tax Number with SARS in Under Five Minutes If you’re a South African citizen or resident and need to register for a new income tax number, it can be done quickly and easily.…
How to make an appointment on the SARS Online System
How to make an appointment on the SARS Online System In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to make an appointment on the SARS Online System. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has an online system for taxpayers…
Understanding Capital Gains Tax: A Beginner’s Guide
In this blog post, we will discuss the basics of capital gains tax in South Africa. Capital gains tax (CGT) is not a super tax, but it is important to know how it works, and we will explain the key…
What to Do When You Owe Money to the Receiver of Revenue
What to Do When You Owe Money to the Receiver of Revenue When you owe money to the Receiver of Revenue, there are five things that you can do. In this article, we’ll discuss these options in detail, including how…
Bright Savings: Understanding Solar Panel Tax Incentives for Individuals and Businesses
Bright Savings: Understanding Solar Panel Tax Incentives for Individuals and Businesses In this article, we will discuss the solar panel tax incentives available for individuals and businesses in South Africa. As the world becomes more conscious of its carbon footprint,…
Mandatory SIM card registration in Namibia
Mandatory SIM card registration in Namibia The mandatory policy of SIM card registration in Namibia is an effort by the government to protect digital identities from cyber crimes and to ensure effective regulation of the technological landscape. The policy requires…
Ways to Grow Your Business: Increase Your Customers, Transactions, and Average Spend
Ways to Grow Your Business: Increase Your Customers, Transactions, and Average Spend As a business owner, your goal is to grow your business and increase your profits. There are three main ways to do this: increase the number of customers,…
How To Complete Trademark Forms in Namibia
How To Complete Trademark Forms in Namibia Trademark forms are essential documents required for various purposes in the trademark registration process. These forms provide a structured and standardized format to communicate with the Namibia Intellectual Property Office (NIPO). Each form…
Form No TM 1 – Application for Registration of Mark in Namibia
Form No TM 1 – Application for Registration of Mark in Namibia Are you thinking of submitting an Application for Registration of Mark in Namibia? Form No. TM 1 is used in Namibia for registering trademarks, certification marks, and collective…
Completing Form No. TM 4 – Notice of Opposition to Registration of Mark
Completing Form No. TM 4: A Guide to Filing a Notice of Opposition in Namibia Do you Notice of Opposition? If you are a business owner or an intellectual property rights holder in Namibia and believe that a trademark application…
Form No. TM5: Counter-Statement to Registration/Restoration/Amendment/Surrender of Mark in Namibia
Form No. TM5: Counter-Statement to Registration/Restoration/Amendment/Surrender of Mark in Namibia Have you heard about Form No. TM5? If someone has filed an opposition to your application for registration/restoration/amendment/surrender of a trademark, you will need to complete one of the BIPA…
Completing Form No. TM 7: Renewal of a registered trademark
Completing Form No. TM 7: Renewal of a registered trademark Do you want to to know more about Completing Form No. TM 7: Renewal of a registered trademark? Form No. TM 7 is used in Namibia for the renewal of…
Completing Form No TM6 (CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARK in Namibia)
Completing Form No TM6 (CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARK in Namibia) In this blog post, we will guide you on how to complete one of the BIPA trademark Forms, Form No TM6 (Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark) in…
Completing Form No TM 7: How to Complete a Renewal Notice in Namibia
Completing Form No TM 7: How to Complete a Renewal Notice in Namibia Do you want to know about a trademark Renewal Notice in Namibia. If you have registered a trade mark in Namibia, you are required to renew it…
Completing Form No TM 8: Request for Renewal
Completing Form No TM 8: Request for Renewal Do you want to submit a Request for Renewal of your trademark? If you have registered a trademark in Namibia, it is important to ensure that it is renewed on time to…
Completing Form No TM 9: Renewal Certificate
Completing Form No TM 9: Renewal Certificate If you have successfully submitted your Form No. TM 8 (Request for Renewal), you will soon receive a Form No. TM 9 (Renewal Certificate) in Namibia. In this blog post, we will guide…
Completing Form No TM 10: Application for Restoration
Completing Form No TM 10: Application for Restoration Do you want to submit the Application for Restoration? If a registered trademark in Namibia has been removed from the register for non-renewal, the trademark owner can apply for its restoration by…
Completing Form No TM 12: Application to alter or amend a Register
Completing Form No TM 12: Application to alter or amend a Register Do you want to submit the Application to alter or amend a Register. Form No. TM 12 is used to request any alteration, amendment or revision of the…