Contact

Doing Business in South Africa

Back to top

Doing Business in South Africa

Cape Managing Partner and Director in our Corporate and Commercial practice Gasant Orrie, appeared on SABC's Prime Time Business Show to talk about Doing Business in South Africa.

21 Aug 2017 Video

The information and material published on this website is provided for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. We make every effort to ensure that the content is updated regularly and to offer the most current and accurate information. Please consult one of our lawyers on any specific legal problem or matter. We accept no responsibility for any loss or damage, whether direct or consequential, which may arise from reliance on the information contained in these pages. Please refer to our full terms and conditions. Copyright © 2025 Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. All rights reserved. For permission to reproduce an article or publication, please contact us cliffedekkerhofmeyr@cdhlegal.com.

You might also be interested in

3 Oct 2024

by Imraan Mahomed, Taryn York and Mapaseka Nketu

The Department of Employment and Labour clamps down on employment of illegal foreigners: What employers should know

The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has recently stepped up its inspection raids, which has attracted significant media attention, mostly prominently in the hospitalityindustry. 

Immigration Law

2 min read

26 May 2025

by Anja Hofmeyr, Zachary Kokosioulis and Kgatlhiso Mofokeng

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies issues proposed policy direction to ICASA on B-BBEE in the ICT Sector

On 23 May 2025, the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies gave notice of the proposed policy direction to be issued to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa ( ICASA ) in terms of section 3 of the Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 ( the ECA ) regarding Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment ( B-BBEE ) in the ICT Sector.

Technology & Communications

2 min read

21 Feb 2025

by James Ross

The Impact of the Climate Change Act on the Mining Industry

James Ross, Senior Associate in the Corporate & Commercial practice, was recently featured in Engineering News and Mining Weekly, where he discussed 'The Impact of the Climate Change Act on the Mining Industry.'

Mining & Minerals

1 min read

6 Feb 2025

by Petr Erasmus and Savera Singh

Request for steel shoulder couplers tariff increase submitted to the International Trade Administration Commission

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition issued Notice 2944 of 2025 in respect of the International Trade Administration Commission’s (ITAC) first customs tariff application for the year 2025, the same having been gazetted on 24 January 2025.

Tax & Exchange Control

2 min read

8 May 2025

by Mariska Delport

When a grant isn’t ‘free’: Understanding the tax treatment of government grants under section 12P

Government grants play an important role in supporting South African businesses, particularly in sectors targeted for development or transformation. However, the assumption that such grants are automatically tax free is incorrect. In terms of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (Act), government grants could be included in gross income unless a specific exemption applies or they are of a capital nature.

Tax & Exchange Control

5 min read

5 Jul 2024

by Retha Beerman, Stephanie Goncalves and Calinka Murray

Empowering women in legal support roles: Episode 2

In this episode we hear from our guests as they share their unique experiences and perspectives on navigating the legal realm, embracing innovation and disruptions in the legal industry.

Firm News

11:59 Minutes

This website uses cookies to enhance the browsing experience. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Accept Decline