BUSINESS COMPLIANCE MADE SIMPLE

Understanding Your CIPC, Companies Act & SARS Obligations

Running a business is complicated enough. Understanding your compliance obligations shouldn't have to be.

Have you ever received an email from your accountant requesting documents or financial information and wondered, "What exactly is this for?"

Or perhaps you've heard terms like CIPC annual returns, Public Interest Score, provisional tax or EMP501 thrown around without really understanding what they mean or whether they apply to your business.

You're not alone!

As a small business owner, you're expected to meet various legal and tax obligations, but these requirements aren't always explained in a way that's easy to understand.

That's exactly why I created this webinar.

Join me, Helomi Southwood, for a practical, introduction to business compliance in South Africa.

This webinar is designed to help you understand the basics of your statutory obligations, why they matter, and what questions you should be asking to ensure your business stays compliant.

What We'll Cover

1. CIPC Compliance Essentials

• Annual returns and filing requirements
• Beneficial ownership declarations

2. Understanding Your Public Interest Score (PI Score)

• What is a PI Score, and why does it matter?
• How is your PI Score calculated?
• When does your business require an independent review or audit?

3. SARS Compliance Made Simple

• Income Tax: Corporate income tax, provisional tax and annual returns
• VAT: Registration requirements, VAT returns and important deadlines
• PAYE: Monthly submissions and reconciliations

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is ideal for:

• Entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed by accounting and tax terminology
• Business owners who want to be more informed when working with their accountants or bookkeepers
• Anyone who wants to better understand what it takes to keep a South African business compliant

You don't need any accounting or financial background to attend.

What You'll Walk Away With

By the end of this webinar, you'll have a better understanding of:

• What your business's key compliance obligations are
• Why your accountant requests certain documents and information
• How your PI Score affects your financial reporting requirements
• What you need to know about SARS registrations, returns and deadlines

Meet Your Presenter

Helomi Southwood CA(SA)

With 16 years of experience across auditing and corporate finance in listed and privately held companies, I help businesses make sense of their financial information and navigate their financial reporting responsibilities.

Through my consulting practice, I provide fractional financial management services, annual financial statement preparation, technical accounting advisory and audit readiness assistance.

I believe business owners deserve to understand their finances and compliance obligations, rather than simply being told what documents to submit and when.

My approach is about making financial information accessible, building genuine partnerships and helping business owners make informed decisions.