We offer Advisory, Specialised Compliance and Dispute Resolution services.
Advisory Services
Tax Law and Regulation
Zeridium has an integral knowledge of tax legislation and we are able to offer advice and opinions on matters including corporate, individual and international tax. We have a well-established network with the various stakeholders in our industry including but not limited to the South African Revenue Services (“SARS”), the South African Reserve Bank (“SARB”) and the various Authorised Dealers (local banks).
Tax Structuring
Determining the best way to structure the clients affairs in order to minimise any pitfalls is a highly complex process and requires expert advice.
We provide local and International tax structuring to assist both individuals and corporates to find solutions for their specific needs.
Sportspersons and Entertainers
We represent many local and international sportspersons and entertainers in all aspects of their tax affairs. In addition, we are able to facilitate the remittance of funds abroad, to performers and promoters, within the guidelines specified by the South African Reserve Bank.
Specialised Compliance Services
Our team can assist you in specialised compliance matters such as complicated income tax returns, tax clearances and any other matters that may need expert advice and input.
Dispute Resolution
With a long standing, mutually respecting relationship with the South African Revenue Service, we are able to utilise the various objection, alternate dispute resolution (ADR), appeal and settlement processes to assist our clients in concluding favourable outcomes in most tax disputes.
Our key focus areas in this regard include inter alia:
- Preparation and submission of tax returns for high-net-worth individuals and entities.
- SARS Cessation of Tax Residence (“CTR”) declaration applications.
- South African Revenue Services Tax Compliance Status (“SARS TCS”)
- SARS Approval International Transfer (“AIT”)
- SARS AIT to enable individuals to remit amounts in excess of R1 million and up to R10 million per year.
- Emigration TCS to enable individuals to remit funds on emigration from South Africa (withdrawals of retirement annuities and transfer of “remaining assets” abroad).
- Special SARS AIT clearance for amounts in excess of R10 million per individual per year
- Manual Letter of Compliance (“MLOC”)
- Awards/distributions from South African trusts to non-resident trusts.
- Remittance of inheritances from SA estate to non-residents (where applicable).
- Cross border payments to foreign nationals.
- SARS Approval International Transfer (“AIT”)
- SARS Voluntary Disclosure Programme (“VDP”)
- SARS Dispute Resolution.
- Formal objections and appeals where necessary.
- Audit enquiries – drafting and facilitation of taxpayer responses to SARS.
- Tax opinions including under section 223 of the Tax Administration Act.