R598.00 (VAT Incl.)
Level:
Tax Professionals
Sub-level:
Taxation
Lecturer:
Ruzel Van Jaarsveld
Duration:
120 Minutes
Additionals:
Certificate
Lesson Outline
This course gives small business owners and junior finance/admin staff a clear, practical overview of the main tax responsibilities a small business typically faces in South Africa. It focuses on what taxes may apply, when you must register, what needs to be filed and paid, and how to stay compliant without getting lost in technical detail. It also clarifies the difference between business structures (sole proprietor vs company) and how that affects your tax and admin workload.
Content:
Module 1: The Small Business Tax Map — What SARS Expects
Module 2: Choosing Your Business Structure — Tax and Admin Implications
Module 3: Income Tax Basics for Small Businesses
Module 4: Deductible Expenses — What You Can Claim and What You Can’t
Module 5: Payroll Taxes 101 — PAYE, UIF and SDL for Employers
Module 6: VAT Essentials — When Registration Matters
Module 7: Provisional Tax — Planning for Tax During the Year
Module 8: SARS Submissions and Deadlines — The Compliance Calendar
Module 9: Record-Keeping and SARS Queries — Audit-Proof Basics
Module 10: Common Pitfalls and Quick Wins for Small Businesses