HLB Barnett Chown

29/05/2026

Running a business is hard enough — figuring everything out on your own doesn’t have to be 💼✨

HLB’s Management Consulting services help businesses improve performance, streamline operations, and unlock growth opportunities with practical, strategic guidance tailored to your goals.

From business strategy to operational efficiency, HLB partners with you to help your business move forward with confidence.

Ready to take your business to the next level?
🌐 https://www.hlb.co.za/services/business-services/management-consulting/

Management ConsultingImprove your performance and growth. Our management consultants help businesses improve their performance and grow by solving problems and finding new and better ways of doing things. It is our goal to help management…

27/05/2026

Retirement annuities are effective, but they are still misunderstood. Here’s what the latest tax changes mean and answers to questions South African investors are asking.

Retirement annuities are effective, but they are still misunderstood. Here's what the latest tax changes mean and answers to questions South African investors are asking.

25/05/2026

Payroll stressing you out? 😵‍💫
Leave the admin, compliance, salaries, and deadlines to the professionals ✔️

At HLB Payroll Services, we help businesses save time, stay compliant, and keep employees paid accurately and on time — every time

✨ Accurate payroll processing
✨ Compliance peace of mind
✨ Confidential & reliable service
✨ More time to focus on growing your business

Because payroll shouldn’t be the reason you lose sleep.

📞 Contact HLB today to simplify your payroll process.
🌐 www.hlb.co.za/services/payroll-services/

22/05/2026

South Africa has introduced an Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) programme, expanding SARS’s ability to monitor and enforce compliance on cross-border transactions.

The Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act, 2023, inserted Part IA into Chapter III of the Income Tax Act, 1962 (the Act), thereby introducing the framework for the APA programme.

As explained by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and National Treasury, the aim of implementing APAs is to keep up with international trends.

At the same time, it also aims to “provide taxpayers with a greater level of certainty when embarking on large-scale international transactions that have transfer pricing implications.”

South Africa has introduced an Advance Pricing Agreement programme, expanding SARS’s ability to monitor and enforce compliance on cross-border transactions.

20/05/2026

Tax experts have warned South African taxpayers to understand their rights when SARS enforces collection action on bank accounts or income, saying some actions may be challenged and, in certain cases, reversed.

The revenue service has legal powers to recover unpaid tax, including taking money directly from bank accounts, ordering employers to deduct from salaries, and using third parties to collect debts from taxpayers who are in arrears.

Tax experts warn South African taxpayers about their rights when SARS enforces collection actions

06/05/2026

The gist of it was that South Africans are paying too much tax on fuel, and while less noticeable during the good times of low fuel prices, that fiscal state of affairs leaves us vulnerable to oil price shocks. Of course, this became painfully obvious to all South Africans after that first refuel in April.

Temporary fuel tax relief has eased recent price spikes, but its planned phase-out amid high oil prices raises concerns that government is pursuing a false economy – risking broader economic losses that could far exceed the fuel tax revenue it seeks to protect.

04/05/2026

Get ready to file your 2026 income tax return: the deadlines have been set. Non-provisional taxpayers must file by 23 October 2026, and provisional taxpayers and trusts have until 22 January 2027.

03/04/2026

In today’s fast-paced business environment, having the right strategy makes all the difference. At HLB, our management consulting services are designed to help you streamline operations, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth.

Whether you're navigating change, looking to optimise processes, or planning for the future, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Partner with HLB and turn your business challenges into opportunities.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.hlb.co.za/services/business-services/management-consulting/

01/04/2026

An Independent Review offers a reliable level of assurance on your financial statements—perfect for businesses that don’t require a statutory audit but still want credibility and peace of mind.

At HLB South Africa, our experienced team provides independent reviews that are efficient, insightful, and tailored to your business needs.

✔️ Enhance financial credibility
✔️ Identify potential risks
✔️ Gain valuable insights for better decision-making

Find out how an independent review can benefit your business:
https://www.hlb.co.za/services/auditing-and-assurance/independent-reviews/

30/03/2026

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) is not merely collecting more tax; they are fundamentally changing the administration and enforcement of tax laws.

Beneath the headline figures of the 2026 fiscal framework lies a deeper structural shift that will shape taxpayer engagement for years to come in what is widely known as Sars 3.0.

For taxpayers, this strategic transformation may not be as evident as a new rate of tax or a policy change, however, its implications are far more significant. Per Sars’s recent media release, it is working towards a system where “tax just happens” – in the context of Sars’s legal mandate to collect tax revenue, this alludes to more streamlined and efficient tax debt collections.

The taxman isn't just collecting, Sars is overhauling the rules of the game. Here's what Sars 3.0 means for every taxpayer.