Offshore Investors

Introduction to South Africa

We provide a “foot in the door” for offshore investors who wish to enter the South African economy, by acting as agent in setting up and maintaining corporate structures through which investments are made or operated.

Further, as the initial entry into any country is full of pitfalls relating to taxation, labour or other, we provide assistance in guiding new investors in their introduction to the South African economy.

Smaller investments such as fixed property companies are administered on behalf of investors, including the administration of expenditure relative to such property.

Incentive allowances

In order to promote foreign investment in South Africa, the Department of Trade and Industry offers a number of allowances and subsidies. We assist foreign investors in identifying the existence of such allowances and subsidies and further in registering for and claiming the subsidies.

Taxation

Taxation in South Africa includes VAT, income tax, capital gains tax, donations tax, and other taxes. Due to the intricacy of tax laws, we provide services in assisting and advising in situation specific and general taxation affairs.

Investment vehicles

A variety of investment vehicles are available through which investments or businesses may be operated. These include companies, close corporations trusts etc.