South African Small Business Tax Essentials (2026)

Price:
R598.00 (VAT Incl.)
Level:
Tax Professionals
Sub-level:
Taxation
Lecturer:
Ruzel Van Jaarsveld
Duration:
120 Minutes
Additionals:
   CPD Assessment
   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