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BBBEE Compliance and Cost Relief
Start-ups and small businesses with an annual turnover of R 10 million or less (being an Exempted Micro Enterprises or “EME”) automatically qualify for a Level 4 B-BBEE rating. Businesses with an annual turnover of between R 10 million and R 50 million (being a...
Technology Law : Cryptocurrencies and SARS – what is the latest?
In South Africa, as with most other countries around the world, there is no specific guidance and regulation regarding cryptocurrencies and many aspects of technology law. In the recent budget review, South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) proposed that any amendments...
Nominated and selected subcontractors – what is the difference and why it matters?
In any construction job, there will inevitably be the use of subcontractors. The subcontractor is usually appointed by the Contractor to perform a part of the construction works. However, there are times where one finds that their agreement makes reference to a...
Are Acknowledgement of Debt’s subject to the provisions of the National Credit Act 34 of 2005?
Consider the following practical example: You loaned R 20 000.00 from a friend/colleague. You could not repay the loan as you initially promised due to financial difficulties. Your friend/colleague draws up an Acknowledgment of Debt (hereafter referred to as ‘AOD’)...
SchoemanLaw is ISO 27001:2013 certified!!
ISO is an international standard to which an organisation is measured and involves specific aspects. ISO 27001, specifically facilitates: protection of critical and sensitive information, demonstrates credibility and confidence with stakeholders and customers,...
What happens to your Cryptocurrency when you pass away?
What seemed to be a completely foreign concept just a few years ago, is now a reality for most investors. Cryptocurrency is a virtual form of money that is protected by indestructible Cryptography which makes it a secure way to store wealth and investments....
When may a Debt Collector legally recover money? Know your rights as a Debtor!
Today, more and more South Africans are over indebted, or have at one stage of their lives been over indebted and had to deal with the unpleasantness of threats and demands received from Debt Collectors. It also is becoming quite common for Debtors to be constantly...
Finalist Nedbank CapeTalk Business Accelerator 2018
We are honored to be a finalist in the Nedbank CapeTalk Business Accelerator 2018! If you missed us on air on 27 March 2018, click here. The Nedbank Business Accelerator with CapeTalk helps successful, established entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level...
The Star: Formidable legal challenges face smaller Entrepreneurs
Read our feature in The Star Newspaper, published on 23 March 2018.
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